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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
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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.

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Sentara Health
Health system employer
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

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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?

Sentara Careplex Hospital · Hampton, VA

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

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