Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

Ready to grow your nursing career in a supportive, high-acuity environment? UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to join our 5A Oncology Unit. Whether you’re a new graduate registered nurse or an experienced registered nurse looking for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care while building a meaningful and rewarding career.

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 $15,000 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

• 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

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.

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