Entry Level Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad oncology nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotation performance and internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like LCMC Health, Carle Health, and Novant Health hiring at this level now.
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Adv Prac Provider, Oncology
Requisition ID req38475
Working Title Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (part-time)
Position Grade 16
Position Summary
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority to join our Gynecology Oncology team. The candidate will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team, and will work directly with Oncologists to provide care to patients undergoing treatment at the UNM Cancer Center outpatient clinic.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
- Specialty mid-level Oncology certification may become a requirement for positions in this classification.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
- Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
- May be required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification program; current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to three years previous experience as a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive authority.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Three to five years of previous oncology experience
- Clinical Trials experience
Additional Requirements
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Medical Oncology (099R01)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay $10,241.26 - $12,448.32 (at full-time)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/16/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Adv Prac Provider, Oncology
Requisition ID req38475
Working Title Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (part-time)
Position Grade 16
Position Summary
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority to join our Gynecology Oncology team. The candidate will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary healthcare team, and will work directly with Oncologists to provide care to patients undergoing treatment at the UNM Cancer Center outpatient clinic.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
- Specialty mid-level Oncology certification may become a requirement for positions in this classification.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
- Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
- May be required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certification program; current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive authority.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to three years previous experience as a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or clinical nurse specialist with prescriptive authority.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Three to five years of previous oncology experience
- Clinical Trials experience
Additional Requirements
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Medical Oncology (099R01)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay $10,241.26 - $12,448.32 (at full-time)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/16/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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Entry Level Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oncology nurse practitioner job?
Start by targeting health systems and cancer centers that run structured new graduate NP programs or oncology-specific residencies, as these roles are built for candidates with limited post-licensure experience. Highlight clinical rotations completed in oncology, hematology, or palliative care settings, and obtain your oncology nursing certification as soon as you are eligible, since it signals commitment to the specialty and gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level oncology nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level oncology nurse practitioners right now include LCMC Health, Carle Health, and Novant Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large academic medical centers, regional cancer centers, and multisite oncology practice groups that have the infrastructure to onboard and mentor new graduate NPs.
Are there remote entry level oncology nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles in this specialty are on-site given the hands-on nature of oncology patient care. About 12% of entry level oncology nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be in teleoncology triage, care coordination, or patient navigation roles that suit candidates early in their NP careers.
Are these new grad oncology nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oncology nurse practitioner roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of NP experience, accepts strong oncology clinical rotation hours in place of post-licensure practice, or explicitly mentions a training period or mentorship structure for candidates entering the specialty for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level oncology nurse practitioners?
Entry Level oncology nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate dedicated oncology service lines, run volume high enough to justify structured onboarding, and face consistent demand for qualified NPs as patient caseloads in cancer care continue to grow.