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Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You'll care for stroke, cancer and palliative/hospice patients.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · rotating day and night shifts This position works rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 am-7:00 pm or 7:00 pm-7:00 am).
Unit and setting
5A Oncology Unit Provides treatment for stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice patientsstroke, cancer and palliative/hospice patients
License
RN license Current RN license from the facility's state or a compact state
Term
Permanent seeking a Full-Time Registered NurseFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Current RN license from the facility's state or a compact state Check your license
Certification
CPR (AHA standards) within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Experience
0+ years of RN experience
Also asks
frequent walking, standing, lifting and patient positioning Physical stamina and mobility required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning, along with visual and manual dexterity.
Also asks
leadership to guide others in applying the nursing process Leadership capability to guide others in applying the nursing process.
Also asks
clinical judgment and critical thinking Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for high-quality patient care.

Preferred

Certification
UPMC-approved national certification UPMC approved national certification preferred.
Also asks
background in rehabilitation and body mechanics Background in rehabilitation and body mechanics preferred.
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

Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Bonus
up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs, with a 2-year commitment Up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible experienced RNs.eligible experienced RNs
Bonus
up to $7,500 sign-on bonus for graduate RNs, with a 2-year commitment Up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment for eligible Graduate RNs.eligible Graduate RNs
Bonus
graduate nurses get $256.41 per pay, up to $20,000 total, paid over about 3 years Eligible Graduate Nurses who are in their role for 6 months will receive $256.41/pay for a total of $20,000 (paid out in about 3 years)who are in their role for 6 months

Benefits

  • Benefitscareer ladders for nursing growthDedicated nursing career ladders to help you reach your highest potential.
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement up to $6,000 a year, for you and your dependentsTuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents.
  • BenefitsUPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN optionsExclusive UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
  • Benefitsaccess to leading clinicians, researchers and advanced technologyAccess to leading clinicians, researchers, and advanced technology.
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment (experienced RNs)
  • Dedicated nursing career ladders
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents
  • Exclusive UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient and family teaching Educate patients and families, mentor new staff, and contribute to quality improvement.
Care model
Relationship-Based Care model Deliver exceptional care using the Relationship-Based Care model.
Unit size
34-bed med-surg unit with private rooms 34-bed medical-surgical unit with private rooms
Hours stated
Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 am–7:00 pm or 7:00 pm–7:00 am). Weekends and holidays are required as part of the scheduling guidelines.
Weekends
weekends required Weekends and holidays are required as part of the scheduling guidelines.
Holidays
holidays required
Details
Magnet-designated hospital Part of a Magnet-designated hospital committed to nursing excellence
Details
high-acuity setting Opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.

The workplace

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UPMC
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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.

Original listing

Posted on UPMC’s careers page.

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At UPMC, our nurses are at the heart of everything we do; providing the right care, at the right time, every time. On 5A Oncology, you’ll work alongside a collaborative, compassionate team dedicated to delivering Life Changing Medicine to patients and families during some of their most critical moments. This position works rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 am–7:00 pm or 7:00 pm–7:00 am).

Weekends and holidays are required as part of the scheduling guidelines. Why UPMC? At UPMC, we believe in delivering the right care, at the right time—every time.

Our nurses are at the heart of this mission, creating positive patient experiences with integrity and compassion. Join us and be part of Life Changing Medicine.

What We Offer

Generous Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible experienced RNs. Up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment for eligible Graduate RNs. Eligible Graduate Nurses who are in their role for 6 months will receive $256.41/pay for a total of $20,000 (paid out in about 3 years) Career Growth: Dedicated nursing career ladders to help you reach your highest potential.

Education Support: Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year for you and your dependents. Exclusive UPMC employee discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options. Cutting-Edge Resources: Access to leading clinicians, researchers, and advanced technology.

About 5A Oncology a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 34-bed medical-surgical unit with private rooms Specializes in neurology and oncology care Provides treatment for stroke, cancer, and palliative/hospice patients Part of a Magnet-designated hospital committed to nursing excellence Collaborative, supportive environment focused on high-quality, compassionate care Offers exposure to complex medical conditions and advanced treatment plans Excellent opportunity for professional growth and skill development Why You’ll Love Working Here Positive, team-oriented culture where trust and collaboration thrive. Rewarding work supporting patients through recovery and celebrating milestones. Opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.

Your Role as a Registered Nurse Deliver exceptional care using the Relationship-Based Care model. Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families. Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication skills.

Educate patients and families, mentor new staff, and contribute to quality improvement. Embrace flexibility, adaptability, and continuous professional development. This position is posted as a Professional Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse) which is a valued step in UPMC's My Nursing Career Ladder.

The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Qualifications & Requirements 0+ years of RN experience Background in rehabilitation and body mechanics preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including understanding growth and development principles and interpreting patient data to meet individual needs. Proven ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary staff, and patients/families.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment while managing multiple priorities and specialized equipment. Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for high-quality patient care. Leadership capability to guide others in applying the nursing process.

Physical stamina and mobility required for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning, along with visual and manual dexterity.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within FOUR MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.

Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 4 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. UPMC approved national certification preferred. Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

What's around it?

In Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,261/mo
Household income
$65,742/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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