RN, Surgical Oncology

ohsu· Surgical Oncology
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📍 Portland, OR, USOTHER

About this role

Department Overview

Our primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, ENT/OMFS Surgery, Foregut/Colorectal Surgery, Complex Abdominal Surgery, Gynecology Oncology/Surgery, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology overflow. We collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management, Speech and Language Pathologists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.  Our unit is comprised of two floors and each floor has 32 private beds.  

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

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 
  • Charge RN Training
  • Preceptor RN Training
  • 12 Months+ Professional Governance Experience

 

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Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. 

 

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

 

4 positions available 

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

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This RN, Surgical Oncology role at ohsu is based in Portland, OR, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the RN, Surgical Oncology role at ohsu full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a RN, Surgical Oncology role in the Surgical Oncology department at ohsu.
Which team or department does the RN, Surgical Oncology at ohsu belong to?
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This RN, Surgical Oncology position at ohsu was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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