Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Inpatient Oncology Float Pool – New Jersey
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement. Patient ratios typically 1:4 to 1:5 based on unit census and acuity. Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
Highlights:
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Float within a state-of-the-art 12-story cancer center featuring advanced oncology, radiation, and interventional services
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Work with diverse patient populations including all solid and liquid tumor diagnoses, bone marrow transplant, clinical trials, and surgical oncology
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Epic charting system experience required; 24 hours of orientation provided
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Float primarily to oncology units with potential assignments to medical/surgical telemetry, step-down, and PCU/IMC units within skillset
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, rapid response teams, respiratory services, and specialty therapies
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First-time travelers and local candidates welcome at the same rate
Requirements:
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Active New Jersey or Compact State RN license required
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Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience in inpatient oncology, PCU/IMC, or medical/surgical telemetry settings
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Teaching hospital experience required
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Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card
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Epic electronic medical record experience required
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Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy/biotherapy administration including IV push, oral, and continuous infusions
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Proficiency in IV therapy including port access, central line management, PICC line care, and blood product administration
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Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as acute tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, and sepsis
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Knowledge of symptom management for oncology patients including neuropathy, mucositis, and treatment side effects
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Ability to float between units within scope of practice and experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a newly opened, cutting-edge cancer center operated through a partnership with New Jersey's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. You'll provide high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse oncology patient population while advancing your clinical expertise across multiple specialty areas. Join a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering innovative cancer treatment and comprehensive patient and family support in a modern, resource-rich environment.
