RN – Oncology, Inpatient

Carle Health

Inpatient Oncology RN providing cancer treatments, symptom management, and supportive care at Carle Health. Performing advanced nursing procedures and chemotherapy/biotherapy administration in Urbana, Illinois.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $63 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology nursing care, including patient assessments, individualized care plans, and administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and fulfilling departmental competency requirements while providing emotional support to patients and families.

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Oncology Nursing CareChemotherapy AdministrationPatient AssessmentBLS CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (RN)

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Hard Skills

Patient Admission AssessmentsIndividualized Care PlansHead-To-Toe AssessmentsIV InsertionNG Tube InsertionFoley Catheter InsertionMedication AdministrationMediport MaintenanceBone Marrow Aspiration AssistanceNursing Documentation

Soft Skills

Emotional SupportCommunicationPeer Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

Industry Keywords

OncologyPatient CareSymptom ControlEnd-Of-Life ComfortSafety Hazards Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide oncology nursing care to patients and families throughout cancer journeys, from diagnosis and treatment through symptom control and end-of-life comfort
Perform unit-specific responsibilities and implement procedures within the scope of practice
Maintain accurate nursing documentation and meet documentation standards through quarterly chart audits
Complete patient admission assessments and develop individualized plans of care
Implement and continuously modify nursing interventions and patient care procedures
Perform head-to-toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes and Foley catheters, change dressings, and administer medications
Access and maintain Mediports throughout shifts
Assist with bedside bone marrow aspirations
Provide emotional support to patients and families
Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy on the Oncology unit and throughout the hospital
Report or correct safety hazards and incidents
Communicate with colleagues to resolve issues, provide constructive peer feedback, and expand knowledge
Identify learning needs and complete departmental competencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
High school diploma or GED
Ability to perform oncology nursing duties within the scope of service
Ability to complete patient assessments, care plans, nursing interventions, and accurate documentation
Ability to perform head-to-toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes and Foley catheters, perform dressing changes, and administer medications
Ability to access and maintain Mediports
Ability to assist with bedside bone marrow aspirations
Ability to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy
Ability to fulfill departmental competency requirements
Ability to work day shifts, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., three 12-hour shifts
Availability for six weekend shifts per schedule and every other holiday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Potential to work in several communities throughout central Illinois