New Grad Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Nursing Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory 1‑Year Commitment

Unit Details: 30‑bed inpatient oncology unit serving patients 18 years and older. Mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory nurse‑to‑patient ratio 4‑6:1. Primary duties include inpatient chemotherapy, radiation, palliative and end‑of‑life care, and general medical patient support.

• Sign‑on Bonus $10,000 (3‑year commitment)
• Relocation assistance: $5,000 within 100 miles; $2,500 for distances 50–100 miles
• BSN Bonus $2,500 for external applicants and RN with 1 year experience

• Perform all duties required by the unit within the scope of service.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care to support the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop a plan of care aligned with unit standards and patient/family needs.
• Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modify the plan based on continuous evaluation.
• Communicate directly and privately with others when required to resolve issues.
• Provide essential patient care duties such as head‑to‑toe assessments, IV insertion, NG tube insertion, dressing changes, medication administration, Foley catheter insertion, and Mediport access and maintenance during shifts.
• Maintain documentation standards, evidenced by passing quarterly chart audits.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families.
• Administer chemotherapy/bio‑therapy to oncology and non‑oncology patients throughout the hospital.

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience, preferably in oncology or related critical care.
• Proficiency in inpatient chemotherapy and radiation, palliative and end‑of‑life care, and general medical patient care.
• Strong documentation skills; ability to pass quarterly chart audits.

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may submit Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Actual compensation will be dependent on experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. This information represents a good faith estimate of the role at the time of posting.