Radiation Oncology Charge Nurse | Freeman East | Full-Time Days

Freeman

Joplin, Missouri

Freeman is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Oncology · Hospital
License: RN licenseMissouri Registered Nurse License
Term: Permanent

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Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment

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Paid time off (PTO)
Extended Sick pay
Disability pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations

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Freeman Health System is a healthcare organization based in Joplin, Missouri, serving the surrounding communities in the four-state region. The system's stated mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. It…

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The Radiation Oncology Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within Radiation Oncology across Missouri and Kansas locations. This position ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while coordinating daily nursing operations, staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and clinical procedures. The Charge Nurse serves as a resource for nursing staff, providers, and patients while promoting regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency throughout the radiation oncology service line.

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In Joplin, MO

Joplin, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $962/mo
Household income: $52,097/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Joplin, MO

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

Healthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

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Getting around

Commuting in Joplin is straightforward and generally free of major metropolitan gridlock, with typical drive times averaging around fourteen minutes across town. Regional mobility is anchored by historic Route 66 passing directly through the downtown core along with connections to Interstate 44, making shifts at regional medical centers quick to reach with ample on-site parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park. The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park.

The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitjoplinmo.com Source 2: lifeatleggett.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Joplin

Joplin stands out as a self-reliant regional hub set against the rolling backdrop of southwest Missouri and the Ozark foothills. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an exceptionally stress-free lifestyle, marked by average commutes under fifteen minutes and a peaceful community rhythm. Life outside hospital shifts revolves around scenic natural landmarks like Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, hikes through the chert glades at Wildcat Park, and lively downtown events including Third Thursdays and meals at spots like The Bruncheonette. Housing spans suburban enclaves in Webb City and Carl Junction—prized for their strong schools—to convenient rentals in Duenweg and Carterville. While late-night dining is limited and bigger metropolitan amenities require weekend drives to Tulsa, Springfield, or Northwest Arkansas, Joplin offers healthcare professionals an unhurried, community-centered environment where balancing intensive clinical work with personal life is genuinely achievable.

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As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: lifeatleggett.com Source 4: livability.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Joplin, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.