Nurse II - ICU​/First Shift

Summary

Join our team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing cancer and complex critical health conditions. In this role, you’ll provide expert patient care, health education, and supportive counseling to oncology and ICU-level patients, delivering skilled nursing interventions that promote recovery, stability, and overall well‑being. Working in a fast‑paced, highly specialized environment, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians and licensed providers to implement clinical support staff.

Beyond daily patient care, you’ll also take part in professional development opportunities through workshops, in‑service training, and ongoing education. This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career in a supportive environment while helping patients and families navigate their most critical health journeys.

Starting hourly rate is $52.58, which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

License Requirement: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time oncology nursing experience;
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time critical care experience;
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting;
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full‑time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.

NOTE:

1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full‑time probationary period as a Nurse II. 2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Ideally, the candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher. Candidates should also have either at least one year of critical care experience or a minimum of two years of oncology experience in an acute care hospital setting. Additionally, CCRN certification is strongly preferred or required.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR‑Benefit sand Leaves and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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