Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Unit
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its dedicated Oncology Unit, a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit caring for patients with cancer.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its dedicated Oncology Unit, a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit caring for patients with cancer.
Make a Meaningful Difference in Oncology
Nurses provide specialized treatment, manage complex symptoms, and offer reassurance and support during some of the most challenging moments in a patient's life.
Care on the unit includes:
- Chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Stem cell transplant and CAR-T care
- Radiation and radioactive iodine care
- Symptom management and supportive care
- Hospice and end-of-life care
You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized, compassionate care.
Be Part of a Comprehensive Cancer Care Network
Work within one of the country's largest cancer networks, accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Collaborate with board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts across a network offering advanced treatments and technologies, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC.
Support for Your Transition into Practice
Sentara provides structured education, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help you build confidence. The 11-week Transition to Practice program supports orientation through focused knowledge development and clinical skill acquisition for intermediate care practice. For new graduate RNs, this begins a comprehensive six-month nurse residency with automatic enrollment.
- General nursing orientation
- Specialty-focused clinical education
- Professional development sessions
- Mentorship and unit-based preceptors
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required
- BSN or MSN preferred
- Registered Nurse license required
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ONS/ONCC or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within six months of hire
- No prior RN experience required
- New graduate nurses and experienced RNs welcome to apply
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.