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RN, Adult Medical & Surgical Oncology

Oregon Health & Science University·Portland, Oregon

$55 - $92/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide specialized nursing care for adult patients in surgical and medical oncology units, including those undergoing stem cell transplants and chemotherapy. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex psychosocial needs and life-threatening illnesses.

Department Overview 6/7VPV Surgical Oncology

  • Our primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Complex Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Foregut Surgery, ENT/OMFS, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. Unit has 64 patient care beds. 4/5VPV
  • Medical
  • Oncology: Our primary teams are
  • Medical
  • Oncology/Cellular
  • Therapy/Radiation
  • Oncology: Stem cell Transplant, Immune cell therapy including CAR-T and TIL, Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, and end of life. Unit has 64 patient care beds. Surgical Oncology - 12 positions available
  • Medical
  • Oncology - 12 positions available
  • Internal
  • Employees: Per the ONA Contract 19.8, the effective date of transfer will be discussed and agreed upon at the time of the interview.
  • Function/Duties of
  • Position 6/7VPV
  • Surgical
  • Oncology: Our unit has 30 private beds and provides care for our Bone Marrow Transplant patients who require Negative Airflow Isolation. In addition, we support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program.
  • Patient
  • Populations:
  • Surgical
  • Oncology:
  • Whipples, liver resections,
  • Medical
  • Oncology:
  • Sarcoma, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life
  • General
  • Surgery:
  • Esophagectomies, colon resections,
  • Bone
  • Marrow
  • Transplant: Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life Gynecology Oncology, TAH
  • BSO, lap hysterectomy, chemotherapy, brachytherapy
  • Radiation
  • Oncology:
  • I-131, pheochromocytoma treatment
  • General
  • Oncology: End of life care, inpatient hospice.
  • Department
  • Specific
  • Working
  • Conditions: Exposure to chemotherapy, radiation, and isolatable conditions are a risk of working on this unit. For this reason, staff are required to complete initial and annual education, and proof of competency to minimize risk. 4/5VPV
  • Medical
  • Oncology: We perform over 200 allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants annually, with a 31-bed unit that serves adult patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies. These patients are typically receiving high-dose chemotherapy and biotherapy with or without stem cell transplantation. Patients are typically immunocompromised and may experience severe infections, graft versus host disease, and other severe side effects of chemotherapy. Additionally, these patients are facing life-threatening illnesses and often have complex psychosocial needs. The patients on this unit are cared for by a multi-disciplinary team which includes attending physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dieticians, social workers, and case managers.
  • The usual nurse to patient ratio is 1:3. There are typically 11 nurses on each 12-hour shift, including the Charge RN. Required Qualifications 1 year RN experience in Oncology,
  • Bone
  • Marrow
  • Transplant, or
  • Adult inpatient
  • Med/Surg
  • BSN
  • Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
  • ADN
  • Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date. Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Medical Surgical (CMSRN), Progressive Care (PCCN), or Oncology Specialty certification (OCN) Chemotherapy Certification or competency Artificial Airway experience (for 6/7VPV only) Charge RN Training Preceptor RN Training 12 Months+ Professional Governance Experience Additional Details Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Requirements

Requires at least one year of RN experience in Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, or Adult inpatient Med/Surg and a current Oregon State RN license. Candidates must hold either a BSN or an ADN (with a requirement to complete a BSN within 5 years).

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Acute Care
  • BLS
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Medical Oncology
  • Artificial Airway Management
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Immunocompromised Patient Care
  • Bone Marrow Transplant Care

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plans
  • Public Transportation Discounts
  • Comprehensive Health Care Plans

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$55 - $92/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Jul 25, 2026
Closes
Jul 25, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is hiring in Portland, Oregon. It operates in higher education. Team size: 11-50 employees. Headquarters: Portland, Oregon. This opening is listed as other.

Salary listed on 141 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
Size11-50 employees
HQPortland, Oregon
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In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.

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