Direct Care Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 12 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights · 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Third (Nights) Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM36 per week
- Unit and setting
- Medical Oncology Unit at Sentara CarePlex · Hospital We are a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing exceptional care for Solid Tumor Oncology, Hematology Oncology, and Surgical Oncology patients.Solid Tumor, Hematology and Surgical Oncology patients
- License
- RN license Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingVirginia or compact multi-state RN license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly.Full time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 6-month residency New Grads are welcome!!
- License
- Virginia or compact multi-state RN license in good standing Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Check your license
- Certification
- BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
- Education
- RN Associate’s Degree RN-Associate’s Degree, or
- Education
- RN Bachelor’s Degree RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or
- Education
- RN Diploma RN-Diploma, or
- Education
- RN Master’s Degree RN-Master’s Degree
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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
- Against similar roles
- Top of Hampton staff RN payHampton staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $42/hr, across 32 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Bonus
- $15K sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Generous sign-on bonus - $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates!qualified candidates
- Bonus
- New Grad sign-on bonus Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!new graduate RN
- Bonus
- annual discretionary bonus Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
- Extra pay
- shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
- Pay reviews
- pay within range varies by qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, business needs Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision plansMedical, Dental, Vision plans
- BenefitsAdoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- BenefitsPaid time off and sick leavePaid Time Off and Sick Leave
- BenefitsPaid parental and family caregiver leavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- BenefitsEmergency backup careEmergency Backup Care
- BenefitsLong-term and short-term disability and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
- BenefitsTuition assistance $5,250/year and discounted education through Guild EducationTuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- BenefitsStudent debt pay down $10,000Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
- BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
- BenefitsLegal resources planLegal Resources Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assessing/admitting patients
- Day to day
- rounding checks
- Day to day
- giving medications
- Day to day
- talking with family members
- Day to day
- overall care of assigned patients
- Day to day
- chemotherapy/biotherapy drug administration Chemotherapy/Biotherapy drug administration (Certification required after 6-months of hire.)
- Day to day
- pre/post-surgical care Pre/Post-Surgical Care· Hospice and Palliative Care
- Day to day
- hospice and palliative care
- Day to day
- sickle cell management Sickle Cell Management
- Unit size
- 16-bed unit We are a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing exceptional care for Solid Tumor Oncology, Hematology Oncology, and Surgical Oncology patients.
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Details
- 224-bed hospital Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
- Details
- tobacco-free environment In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 6-month residency
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
- Hospital
- Sentara Careplex Hospital
- Address
- 3000 COLISEUM DRIVE, HAMPTON, VA, 23666
- CMS rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 169
- Magnet
- Designated since 2017
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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.
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- Work shift
- Third (Nights)
Overview
Generous sign-on bonus - $15K and Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates!
New Grads are welcome!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Medical Oncology.
As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings.
This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
License and Certification
Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
Education
- RN-Associate’s Degree, or
- RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or
- RN-Diploma, or
- RN-Master’s Degree
f you are looking for a specialized unit with a wide range of opportunities for learning and professional growth in Oncology, the Medical Oncology Unit at Sentara CarePlex wants YOU!
We are a 16-bed unit that specializes in providing exceptional care for Solid Tumor Oncology, Hematology Oncology, and Surgical Oncology patients.
As an RN on this unit, some of the services you will provide are as follows: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy drug administration (Certification required after 6-months of hire.) Pre/Post-Surgical Care· Hospice and Palliative Care Sickle Cell Management
Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. Are you looking to enter the specialties of Medical Surgical nursing, Intermediate Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, the Operating room, or Women’s Health?
Available across all 12 Sentara hospitals, this immersive program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care, ED, Emergency Department, Triage Nurse, Ambulatory, Night shift
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
- shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
What's around it?
Hampton, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,427/mo
- Household income
- $69,621/yr, all local households, not nurse pay