Registered Nurse Medical Oncology

Join UPMC Shadyside's Medical Oncology Team!

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for experienced nurses with more than one year of experience

Experienced & New Grad RNs:
Full-Time position available, rotating day/night shifts

Unit: 6 Main Medical Oncology

About UPMC Shadyside: A Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education

About 6 Main Medical Oncology:

• Specialized Focus:
  Wide range of oncological diagnoses, forefront of cancer research
• Perfect for both new and experienced nurses:
  Develop and shape the future of cancer care
• Patient Care:
  Primarily serves lymphoma patients, administer chemotherapy and biological treatments
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continued education and certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Educational Excellence:
  Dedicated Education Unit at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Clinical staff nurses serve as instructors for University of Pittsburgh nursing students. Special training and opportunities for further education at the university

Here's how we support our nurses:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 (
  * Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience).
• UPMC's Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000
  * in loan repayment paid over three years (
  * Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount).
• Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options!).

UPMC's Nursing Career Ladder:

• Growth Opportunities:
  From Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond.
• Tailored Compensation:
  Based on qualifications and individual preferences. The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
• Total Rewards Package:
  Discuss choices during the offer process.
• Starting Pay:
  Non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse begins at $37.00.

Responsibilities:

Build Relationships:

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Understand cultural differences and promote healthy interactions.
• Maintain work-life balance and prioritize safety.

Effective Teaching:

• Apply adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff.
• Guide patients through care transitions and provide detailed teaching.
• Support colleagues' development and create an open learning environment.

Holistic Patient Care:

• Use the nursing process within Relationship Based Care.
• Set daily goals and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.

Professional Growth:

• Actively engage in shared governance and quality improvement.
• Adapt to change and contribute to improving patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

• Zero to two years of experience required.
• BSN preferred.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients.
• Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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