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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology

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Cincinnati, Ohio

You'll work a 22-bed unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical needs and complex oncology conditions.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 16 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am · 12-⁠hour shifts with self-scheduling over a 6-⁠week period 7:00pm - 7:30am The Oncology Unit offers a flexible and supportive work environment , with 12-hour shifts and self-scheduling over a 6-week period.72 hours bi-weekly
Unit and setting
Oncology Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital · Hospital Patients here also include individuals recovering from autologous bone marrow transplants and those who have undergone cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapiesBone marrow transplant and CAR-T cell therapy patients
License
RN license
Term
Permanent Full Time Night Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus!Full time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
Certification
BLS/CPR BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Education
Associate's degree or diploma in nursing Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Education
BSN within 5 years of hireAfter hire · within 5 years of hire New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
Experience
More than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience

Preferred

Certification
Specialty certification Preferred certification in specialty
Also asks
Membership in a related professional organization Preferred membership in related professional organization
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 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 jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Night differential
Night shift nurses receive a $4/hour shift differential plus a $6/hour night shift premium. Night shift nurses receive a $4/hour shift differential plus a $6/hour night shift premium.
Sign-on bonus
$5,000
Extra pay
$4/hour shift differential plus $6/hour night shift premiumWorking night shift
Bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only).External qualified candidates only

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insurance
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time off
  • BenefitsRetirement plans
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement
More benefits (4)
  • BenefitsStudent loan repayment options
  • BenefitsCareer growth opportunitiesthis role offers career growth opportunities
  • night shift differential
  • night shift premium

The role and schedule

Day to day
Chemotherapy and other high-risk medications Many patients receive chemotherapy alongside other high-risk medications
Patients
Adult and geriatric patients This 22-bed unit serves adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical-surgical needs
Charge
Relief charge when requested Function in relief charge/resource roles as requested.
Day to day
Clinical resource and trainer for staff and students Serve as a clinical resource and support training/education of staff and students.
Unit size
22-bed unit This 22-bed unit serves adult and geriatric patients
Weekends
Every third weekend Every 3rd weekend rotation
Holidays
Holiday rotation Holiday rotation
Details
Bone marrow transplant program is FACT accredited Our bone marrow transplant program is FACT accredited.

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:4–1:6 stated in this posting
Orientation
6-week orientation New nurses begin their journey with a 6-week competency-based orientation led by experienced preceptors, tailored to the needs of each individual .
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you New nurses begin their journey with a 6-week competency-based orientation led by experienced preceptors

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What are the call requirements?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on TriHealth’s careers page.

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Full Time Night Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus!

Location

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule

Full Time Nights - (72 hours bi-weekly) 7:00pm - 7:30am Every 3rd weekend rotation Holiday rotation At Good Samaritan Hospital’s Oncology Unit , care is deeply rooted in expertise, compassion, and innovation. This 22-bed unit serves adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical-surgical needs, as well as those facing complex oncological conditions. From treating s olid tumors and hematological malignancies to managing rare blood disorders , the team’s knowledge and skill are unparalleled.

Patients here also include individuals recovering from autologous bone marrow transplants and those who have undergone cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapies . As part of a continually expanding cellular therapy program, the unit is at the forefront of advanced cancer care. Our bone marrow transplant program is FACT accredited.

Many patients receive chemotherapy alongside other high-risk medications, making this a setting where attention to detail and multidisciplinary teamwork are vital. Nurses in this unit are empowered to provide comprehensive care while advancing their own expertise. The Oncology Unit offers a flexible and supportive work environment , with 12-hour shifts and self-scheduling over a 6-week period.

Staff follow a rotation of every third weekend and holidays, with options for day, night, and weekend-only shifts to accommodate varying needs. New nurses begin their journey with a 6-week competency-based orientation led by experienced preceptors, tailored to the needs of each individual . This ensures confidence in caring for oncology patients and administering specialized treatments.

Day shifts operate with a nurse-to- patient ratio of 1:4-5 , while night shifts maintain a ratio of 1:5-6 , providing a balance of efficiency and support. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced RN, the Oncology Unit offers an opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients navigating some of life’s most challenging journeys. Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships.

Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving Med Surg setting. Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations. Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.

A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package —including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities. Night shift nurses receive a $4/hour

  • shift differential plus a $6/hour night shift premium.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits Job

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Registered Nurse Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle Preferred membership in related professional organization RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience Preferred certification in specialty Job

Responsibilities

Perform and document initial and ongoing patient/family assessments. Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning. Provide safe, patient ‑ centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.

Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action. Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.

Administer medications/treatments safely and perform technical skills per policy. Evaluate patient responses and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.

Serve as a clinical resource and support training/education of staff and students. Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards. Function in relief charge/resource roles as requested.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care. Working Conditions Bending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting 10 Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members.

To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS…

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Oncology, Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital, Acute Care, New Grad

What's around it?

In Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,001/mo
Household income
$52,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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