Provide compassionate, specialized care for cancer patients in a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of cancer experts.
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview
Sentara is hiring a Part-time Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Dedicated Oncology Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. *Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus
Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital –
Norfolk,
VA
Status:
Part-time, 24 hours per week
Shift:
Nights
Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Weekends
Every other weekend availability required
Holiday
Rotation: Required Oncology 6 RP Unit Overview The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses on this unit provide compassionate, specialized care while monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments, and supporting patients through complex care needs. Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management. 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 multidisciplinary teams, including board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer experts, to support individualized patient care. Provide care in an environment that prioritizes advanced, evidence-based technology and treatments, including innovative radiation therapies, robotic surgery, and HIPEC®. Education Requirements Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred Students currently completing an accredited nursing program are encouraged to apply Certification/Licensure Requirements Registered Nurse license required Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nurse license may be considered Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card required within 6 months of hire Experience Requirements No prior RN experience required New Graduate RNs Are Welcome to Apply This unit welcomes both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses transitioning into oncology or intermediate care. Sentara’s 11-week Transition to Practice program supports the orientation experience with focused knowledge development and hands-on skill acquisition for IMC practice. For new graduates, this program begins a comprehensive 6-month residency designed to support a confident transition into professional nursing practice. New graduate nurses are automatically enrolled, with no separate application required. Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.com
Unique 6-Month
Program
Includes: Automatic enrollment for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or those transitioning to a new practice area General nursing orientation Specialty clinical track residency Professional development sessions
Mentorship and unit-based preceptors
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Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Requirements
Requires a Registered Nurse license and a degree or diploma in nursing, with a BSN or MSN preferred. BLS certification is required within 90 days, and a chemotherapy/biotherapy provider card is required within 6 months.
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Medication Administration
Patient Monitoring
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Symptom Management
Oncology Nursing
Radiation Therapy
Hospice Care
Chemotherapy Administration
Intermediate Care
CAR-T Therapy
Bedside Nursing
Stem Cell Transplant
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Market context
Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
