Entry Level Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs
New grad oncology registered nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical internship work or strong practicum performance can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Atrium Health, University of Miami, and WVU Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current PALS certification required
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current PALS certification required
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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Who's Hiring
- Atrium Health10
- University of Miami7
- WVU Medicine6
- Henry Ford Health6
- Trinity Health5
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- Healthcare & Medical Services176
- Education22
- Insurance3
- Science & Research3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
Entry Level Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oncology registered nurse job?
Entry level oncology registered nurse employers look for an active RN license, completion of an accredited nursing program, and any hands-on oncology exposure from clinicals or internships. Candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with chemotherapy protocols, patient education, and symptom management stand out at this stage. Tailoring your resume to oncology-specific skills and applying to hospitals with dedicated new grad residency programs strengthens your chances significantly.
Which companies hire entry level oncology registered nurses?
Companies hiring entry level oncology registered nurses right now include Atrium Health, University of Miami, and WVU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in health systems, cancer centers, and outpatient infusion clinics that run structured new graduate residency or orientation programs designed to build oncology-specific clinical skills from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level oncology registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though most oncology nursing roles at the entry level are clinical and on-site. About 7% of entry level oncology registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve telephonic triage, care coordination, or oncology case management rather than direct bedside care. Remote options expand as you build experience in the specialty.
Are these new grad oncology registered nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior oncology registered nurse roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internships in lieu of paid work history, or offers a formal residency program. Searching for roles that mention "new grad" or "graduate nurse" in the description helps identify the most accessible openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level oncology registered nurses?
Entry Level oncology registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, run structured orientation programs for new graduates, and have ongoing demand for oncology-trained nurses as cancer treatment continues to expand across inpatient and outpatient settings.