Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia
Oncology Registered Nurse jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in acute-care hospital systems and comprehensive cancer centers, with demand at every level from new-grad oncology nurses to experienced bone marrow transplant and infusion specialists. The largest hiring activity is in Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, where anchor institutions like WVU Medicine, CAMC Health System, and Cabell Huntington Hospital maintain sustained oncology staffing needs. Chemotherapy administration, palliative care coordination, and clinical trial nursing are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
2. Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
3. Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
4. Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
5. Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
6. Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
7. Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
8. Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
9. Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
10. Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
11. Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
13. Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
14. Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
15. Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
16. Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
17. Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
18. Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
19. Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working protracted or irregular hours.
2. Working around biohazards.
3. Working around infectious diseases.
4. Working with or near the deceased.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
Level 1
- No experience required
- All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level
- One year of experience.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels
- Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
- Certification is Preferred but not required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Level 4
- Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
- one specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level
Level 5
- Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level
Level 6
- Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Night (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
UHC United Hospital CenterCost Center:
5 UHC Nursing 6 SouthAddress:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Demonstrates safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
2. Demonstrates ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
3. Recognizes patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
4. Provides education based on unique learning needs of patient.
5. Incorporates patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
6. Performs an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
7. Demonstrates teach-back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
8. Utilizes Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
9. Participates in organizational patient-centered care model.
10. Documents problems and issues in the plan of care.
11. Demonstrates growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
12. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
13. Retains accountability for delegated nursing care.
14. Recognizes scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
15. Participates in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
16. Assesses the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
17. Integrates the American Nursing Association (ANA)’s code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
18. Identifies discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
19. Individualizes care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.
4. Hearing within normal range is required (i.e. to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Working protracted or irregular hours.
2. Working around biohazards.
3. Working around infectious diseases.
4. Working with or near the deceased.
5. Working with hands in water.
6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
2. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources.
3. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
4. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
The CAPE program is a system-wide clinical advancement program (clinical ladder) to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality nursing, and improve job satisfaction for inpatient direct care nurses.
To apply for the next level, the CAPE nurse must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of nursing experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. In addition, nurses who are approved for levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 must complete and submit five competencies on an annual basis to maintain their current level.
Level 1
- No experience required
- All graduate nurses with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one with a diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher
Level 2
- Meets requirements for previous level
- One year of experience.
Level 3
- Meets requirements for previous levels
- Two years of experience, plus one specialty certification
- Certification is Preferred but not required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
Level 4
- Available to those with a BSN or higher or nurses with ADN/diploma with 5 years of experience
- one specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and/or shared governance at the unit level
Level 5
- Available to those with an MSN or higher with 4 years of experience, or nurses with a BSN with 4 years of experience and a health-related Master’s Degree, or nurses with a BSN and 5 years of experience
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the organization level
Level 6
- Available to those with an MSN or higher degree with 7 or more years of experience. Consideration is given to other health-related advanced degrees that would assist with direct patient care at the bedside
- One specialty certification is required
- Required competencies to include demonstration of regularly being a charge nurse and/or precepting new staff or nursing students
- Required competencies to include demonstration of participation in QI and shared governance at the system level
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Night (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
UHC United Hospital CenterCost Center:
5 UHC Nursing 6 SouthAddress:
327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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What West Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology registered nurse jobs across West Virginia.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
- Current Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) or eligibility to sit for the certification exam
- Minimum of one year of medical-surgical or oncology nursing experience in an acute-care setting
- Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy administration and safe handling of hazardous drugs
- Current BLS certification with ACLS certification preferred for inpatient oncology units
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in oncology documentation and care coordination
Oncology Registered Nurse Jobs in West Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncology registered nurse in West Virginia?
You must first earn a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam and obtain a license through the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. After gaining clinical experience, most oncology roles require or strongly prefer the Oncology Nursing Certification credential, awarded by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation after meeting eligibility requirements in oncology nursing hours.
How much do oncology registered nurses make in West Virginia?
Oncology registered nurses in West Virginia earn a median of about $80,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,210 for the lowest 10% to over $131,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire oncology registered nurses in West Virginia?
Employers hiring oncology registered nurses in West Virginia right now include WVU Medicine, Raleigh General Hospital, and St. Marys Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. West Virginia's largest health systems, concentrated in the Kanawha Valley and the Morgantown academic medical corridor, account for a significant share of the state's oncology nursing openings.
Which West Virginia cities have the most oncology registered nurse jobs?
Morgantown, Beckley, and Bridgeport consistently lead West Virginia for oncology registered nurse openings. Charleston drives volume through CAMC Health System's cancer services, Morgantown anchors academic and research-based oncology through WVU Medicine, and Huntington draws openings from Cabell Huntington Hospital and surrounding regional cancer care networks serving the Tri-State area.
Are there remote oncology registered nurse jobs in West Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Oncology nursing is fundamentally a hands-on clinical role involving direct patient care, chemotherapy administration, and physical assessment, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of oncology registered nurse openings tied to West Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are typically in oncology case management, telephonic triage, or utilization review rather than bedside care.
How can I get hired as a oncology registered nurse in West Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency or new-graduate transition program at one of West Virginia's larger health systems. WVU Medicine and CAMC Health System both run structured residency programs that place new RNs in oncology units after a general nursing foundation. Candidates who cross-train from medical-surgical or critical care backgrounds are consistently competitive, and holding or actively pursuing the OCN credential gives applicants a measurable edge during the selection process.
Where can I find and apply to oncology registered nurse jobs in West Virginia?
You can find and apply to oncology registered nurse jobs in West Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, identify the positions that fit your experience and specialty background, and apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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