RN, Surgical Oncology in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

RN, Surgical Oncology

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41514
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Surgical Oncology
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience
Posting FTE: 0.90
Posting Schedule: Day Shift, every other weekend
Posting Hours: 0700-1930
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1
Recruitment Incentive: Relocation Benefit

Department Overview

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.

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

Function/Duties of Position

Our unit 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 1-year current adult acute care RN experience.

• Completion of chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course within 6 months of hire.
• Earn an average of 12 oncology related contact hours per year or hold a current cancer-specific certification
• 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

• National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN)
• Radiation Safety training
• Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility

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.