RN Oncology Full-time
MD Anderson Cancer Center Texas

Experienced Clinical Nurse - Medical Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center Texas Houston, TX, US
$32.69 - $68.51 / hour
The Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology role supports patient care delivery within the Medical Oncology G21 Unit at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This 48-bed, four-pod intermediate medical oncology unit provides care to adult and geriatric patients ranging from 18 to 95 years old, including individuals with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers receiving complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens, as well as management of treatment side effects, acute non-cancer medical conditions, cardiac monitoring, and infusion of cardiac medications. The Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology works in a highly collaborative environment focused on safety, clinical excellence, and continuity of care.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology, this role contributes directly to patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy across the full treatment spectrum. The Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology plays a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting UT MD Anderson's mission of Making Cancer History®.

The ideal candidate is a licensed nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, two years of recent inpatient nursing experience preferably in pediatrics or oncology, and demonstrated clinical competence, compassion, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.58 - Maximum $68.51 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week

The typical work schedule is Nights, 7pm-7am, with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Work location: Onsite

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers a mission-driven environment where Clinical Nurse Medical Oncology professionals can grow clinically and professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients and families. This role supports long-term career development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and stability through comprehensive benefits designed to support overall well-being and work-life balance.

  • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
  • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
  • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Management

  • Manage and provide patient care in the assigned clinical area
  • Assess patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team involvement
  • Collaborate with physicians, services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes

Clinical Competency & Practice

  • Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in the delivery of patient care
  • Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage emergent situations
  • Document patient care according to established professional and institutional standards

Technology & Research Integration

  • Access, input, and retrieve information from clinical and administrative computer systems
  • Participate in data collection activities for current clinical studies
  • Integrate research findings and nursing theories into clinical practice

Continuity of Care & Advocacy

  • Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and patient education
  • Act as a patient and family advocate to support patient rights and informed decision-making

Team Support & Leadership

  • Train, coach, and assist team members to support optimal patient care delivery
  • Promote efficient use of resources and collaborative team functioning
  • Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

  • Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

Work Experience

  • Required: None
  • Preferred: Two years of clinical nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
  • Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and
  • Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
  • Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire
  • Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

  • Requisition ID: 182672
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Work Week: Evening/Night, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
  • FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
  • Fund Type: Hard
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Pivotal Position: Yes
  • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
  • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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