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Registered Nurse (RN) – Dedicated Oncology Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA
Full-Time Days, Nights, and Weekend Night Shifts Available!
Join an award-winning hospital recognized for exceptional care and nursing excellence! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital holds Magnet® recognition and was ranked No. 1 in Hampton Roads and No. 3 in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report for 2026, with cancer care ranked No. 1 in Hampton Roads and No. 2 in Virginia !
Pay, Incentives & Schedule
Sign-on bonus: Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to $25,000
Relocation assistance: Available for eligible candidates
RN Pay: Experienced RNs earn $41.93–$61.01 per hour , based on years of RN experience.
New graduate RNs start at $36.00 per hour. ( with less than 1 year of RN experience)
Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Available shifts:Days: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Nights: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Weekend Nights: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend for standard day and night positions; designated weekend schedule for Weekend Nights
Holiday rotation: Required
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required; BSN or MSN preferred. Students completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply.
Licensure: Registered Nurse license required. Students in the process of obtaining RN licensure may be considered.
BLS: Required within 90 days of hire.
Chemotherapy certification: ONS/ONCC or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within six months of hire.
Experience: No prior RN experience required. New graduate nurses and experienced RNs are welcome to apply.
Make a Meaningful Difference in Oncology
The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses provide specialized treatment, manage complex symptoms, and offer reassurance and support during some of the most challenging moments in a patient’s life.
Care on the unit includes:
Chemotherapy and biotherapy
Stem cell transplant and CAR-T care
Radiation and radioactive iodine care
Symptom management and supportive care
Hospice and end-of-life care
You will monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized, compassionate care.
Be Part of a Comprehensive Cancer Care Network
Work within one of the country’s largest cancer networks, accredited as an Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer .
Collaborate with board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts across a network offering advanced treatments and technologies, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC®.
Support for Your Transition into Practice
Whether you are beginning your nursing career or transitioning into oncology or intermediate care, Sentara provides structured education, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help you build confidence.
The 11-week Transition to Practice program supports orientation through focused knowledge development and clinical skill acquisition for intermediate care practice.
For new graduate RNs, this begins a comprehensive six-month nurse residency , with automatic enrollment and no separate application required. Support includes:
General nursing orientation
Specialty-focused clinical education
Professional development sessions
Mentorship and unit-based preceptors
Bring your compassion, grow your clinical skills, and help make a lasting difference for patients with cancer at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
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