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Oncology RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Tacoma, WAJob$47.86–90.42/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$47.86–90.42/hr
Location
Tacoma, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Washington RN LicenseBasic Life Support CPR

Job overview

The Oncology RN provides specialized care to adult oncology and hematology patients within the scope of practice. The role involves assessing patient needs, making care decisions using available standards and resources, and maintaining contact with physicians, patients, families, and community agencies. The nurse directs care, provides education, delegates appropriate tasks, and is accountable for the quality of patient care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oncology/Hematology CareCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingCommunicationComprehensive Patient Care

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing School GraduationWashington RN LicenseBasic Life Support CPRBachelor of Science in NursingOne Year Acute Care ExperienceOncology Certified Nurse

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncology RN, you will provide professional, specialized care to adult oncology/hematology patients, applying your judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure high-quality patient care within your scope of practice.

Every day you will assess patient needs, deliver care consistent with safety and care standards, make decisions regarding patient needs in the absence of a physician, utilize available resources and data, and maintain continuous contact with physicians, patients, families, and community agencies, while actively directing care, educating, and delegating tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with expertise in oncology/hematology, strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to adult cancer patients.

This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to adult, oncology/hematology patients. Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician/provider. Work requires the application of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians/providers, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, and delegate appropriate tasks.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and

  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire

  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$47.86 - $90.42 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,084 open Oncology Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47.86–90.42/hr
  • US median$38–56/hr474 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $69.14/hr, is 46% above the US median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the top quarter of Oncology Nurse hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Oncology Nurse jobs in Washington and 1,084 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Oncology Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (543 postings).
Education
158 of the 1,084 open Oncology Nurse jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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