Registered Nurse-Oncology
Mishawaka, Indiana
- Eligibility
- RNSign-on bonus
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Oncology
Mishawaka, Indiana
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Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Overtime
- Not required • No mandatory overtime
- Term
- Permanent
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Oncology
- Specialty
- Oncology
- Setting
- Hospital
Pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- $8,700
- Tuition reimbursement effective first day of employment
- 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program
- Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
- State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's
- Up to $8,700 SO Bonus
- Medical Insurance
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- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Match
- CEU Allowance
- Employee Referral Program
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Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN Indiana License. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Also asks
- New Grads are Welcome
- Also asks
- Our Commitment
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What's around it?
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,070/mo
- Household income
- $54,291/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
Posting details
- Employment type
- Full time
- Shift
- 12 Hour Day Shift
***Up to $8,700 SO Bonus Full Time - 12 Day Shift
Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.
What we offer
- Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
- 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
- Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
- Colleague well-being resources
- No mandatory overtime
- Employee referral incentive program
- State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach
About the job
As a Registered Nurse at Saint Joseph Health System you are responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Our RNs are patient advocates who provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Licensure
RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience
New Grads are Welcome
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Saint Joseph Health System is a healthcare organization based in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving the greater South Bend region. The system operates hospital facilities with clinical services including Emergency Department care and Oncology. Nursing roles at Saint Joseph Health System are…
On your path
Oncology has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?