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SEBMF-East Bay Medical FoundationPosition Overview:
Pre-Op / PACU RN: Stanford Medicine and Sutter Health JV. Accountable for the assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation during the pre operative, intra operative and post operative phases of nursing care. Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.Job Description:
ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE
- Conducts patient and family assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas.
- Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate preoperative and/or postoperative patient care plan to ensure a plan of care that is patient centric with continuity of care.
- Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality
- Communicates patients’ plan of care to co-workers and on-coming/off-going shift.
PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE
- Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for each patient and their families/support group in accordance with regulations.
- Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
- Leads the team participating in the time out process.
- Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and/or family in a clear, open-ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs.
- Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus
- Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
- Upholds the confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure.
- Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice
- Participates in and supports system, operating unit, facility and unit process improvement activities.
EVALUATION OF PATIENT CARE
- Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes as warranted.
- Conducts ongoing education for patients and their families to ensure optimal patient care.
- Reassesses, evaluates and documents each patient’s response to the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed.
- Reports any events or near-misses in safety or compliance concerns via patient safety reporting mechanism
- Participates in analysis of safety events to prevent future occurrences
- Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
- Develops, implements, documents formal teaching and transition planning that includes the patient/family in care for identified health needs.
- Adheres to the facility the infection control program.
- Enforces sterile consciousness and strict adherence to sterile technique among the surgical team.
- Actively monitors the environment to ensure sterile technique is maintained throughout the procedure .
- Possesses extensive knowledge in the sterilization of supplies and instruments.
- Enforces recommended standards and practices.
- Anticipates breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
- Participates as a member of the Center team to promote a positive working environment, and provides back-up support when requested or necessary.
- Provides orientation and training to new staff.
- Orders and stocks supplies.
- Provides direction to others and assists with patient transport and positioning.
- Performs and/or directs room turnover and cleanup.
- Performs sterile processing functions.
EDUCATION
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift:
Day/EveningSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $86.27 to $120.77 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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- American Traveler99A
- Voyage Health62V
- Banner Health32

- Emory Healthcare32

- Advocate Aurora Health24

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- Healthcare & Medical Services360
- Education24
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment with no restrictions
- Oncology Nursing Society OCN certification preferred or required
- Minimum two years of medical-surgical or oncology nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents safely
- BLS and ACLS certifications current at time of hire
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Oncology Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to oncology metrics
Highlight patient-to-nurse ratios you've managed, specific chemotherapy regimens you're certified to administer, and any experience with clinical trials documentation. Generic nursing resumes get filtered out fast in oncology hiring, where hiring managers scan for these specifics immediately.
List your ONS certifications prominently
Oncology Nursing Society credentials like OCN, BMTCN, or CBCN belong at the top of your resume, not buried in a footnotes section. Many oncology job postings list these as preferred or required, and recruiters often sort by them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists oncology registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target units by treatment modality
Filter your search by unit type: inpatient oncology floors, outpatient infusion, bone marrow transplant, or radiation oncology each require distinct skills. Applying to roles that match your actual hands-on experience gives your application a sharper focus and improves your callback rate.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers at oncology units routinely ask how you handle a patient experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction mid-infusion or how you approach end-of-life conversations. Rehearse specific clinical scenarios from your own experience rather than relying on textbook answers.
Negotiate using shift differentials and unit type
Base pay isn't the whole picture in oncology nursing. Ask about night and weekend differentials, whether the unit runs 12-hour or 8-hour shifts, charge nurse rotation expectations, and whether continuing education for ONS recertification is employer-funded before accepting any offer.
Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most oncology registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most oncology registered nurses right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Banner Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large academic medical centers and integrated cancer networks consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many oncology registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 16% of oncology registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most oncology nursing roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include oncology nurse navigation, care coordination, utilization review, and telephone triage for established oncology patient panels.
How do you become an oncology registered nurse?
You become an oncology registered nurse by first completing an accredited ADN or BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN to earn your RN license. Most nurses then work in medical-surgical or general oncology settings to build clinical experience before pursuing specialty certification. The Oncology Nursing Society offers the OCN credential once you meet the required practice hours and complete the certification exam.
Can you get hired as an oncology registered nurse with little experience?
Some cancer centers and larger hospital systems offer oncology nurse residency or fellowship programs specifically designed for nurses transitioning into the specialty with limited oncology experience. Highlighting any exposure to oncology patients during clinicals, chemotherapy administration training, or relevant certifications like your OCN eligibility strengthens your application considerably when direct experience is limited.
What does the oncology registered nurse interview process look like?
The oncology registered nurse interview process typically begins with a phone screen by a nurse recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the nurse manager and charge nurses from the unit. Candidates are usually asked clinical scenario questions covering chemotherapy side effect management, patient deterioration response, and emotional support for patients at various stages of treatment. Some facilities include a brief skills or competency check.
Where can I find and apply to oncology registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to oncology registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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