Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Infusion Center

Bring your oncology expertise, clinical judgment, and commitment to relationship-based care to a role where every assessment, intervention, and conversation can shape a patient's treatment experience.

At UVA Health's Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, you will care for a highly specialized outpatient oncology and hematology population while developing expertise across advanced therapies, complex infusions, and evolving standards of cancer care. This opportunity combines the clinical depth of a major academic medical center with the continuity of caring for patients throughout their treatment journey.

The Role

As an Oncology Infusion RN in the Oncology Infusion Center, you will provide comprehensive nursing care in a high-volume environment where patient acuity, treatment complexity, and operational priorities can change throughout the day. You will build meaningful relationships with patients who return for ongoing therapy while collaborating closely with oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, research teams, and experienced nursing colleagues.

Your practice may include patients receiving treatment for solid tumors and malignant hematologic conditions, as well as stem cell transplant, CAR-T, BiTE, and clinical research patients. An average day may include:

• Completing focused assessments and reviewing laboratory results, treatment plans, and clinical parameters before initiating therapy.
• Administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, supportive therapies, and other complex treatments.
• Managing ports, central lines, peripheral IVs, infusion pumps, and other treatment-related equipment.
• Monitoring for treatment reactions and complications, recognizing subtle clinical changes, and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Educating patients and families about treatment, side effects, symptom management, and when to seek additional care.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary partners to support safe, efficient, and individualized treatment.
• Prioritizing and reprioritizing care in response to acuity, treatment delays, add-on patients, and changing clinical needs.
• Depending on your experience and demonstrated competencies, you may progress into responsibilities involving charge, triage, acuity-based assignments, or complex therapy management.

Scheduled shifts may include a mix of 10- and 12-hour shifts based on role, experience, and staffing needs, with regular weekend and holiday rotation. The position does not follow a traditional inpatient overnight schedule.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers the clinical scope and resources of an integrated academic health system, including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and an ANCC Magnet-recognized nursing environment. Here, oncology nurses work at the intersection of direct patient care, research, education, and multidisciplinary innovation.

The team is continuing to strengthen its staffing, workflow, acuity, and specialty competency models to support sustainable growth. Nurses who are curious, flexible, collaborative, safety-focused, and motivated to master oncology practice will find meaningful opportunities to contribute and grow.

This opportunity is especially compelling for nurses who want to build a long-term career in oncology:

• Gain exposure to a diverse patient population and advanced treatments, including CAR-T and BiTE therapies, in an outpatient setting.
• Develop deeper expertise in oncology assessment, symptom management, patient education, care coordination, and complex infusion practice.
• Learn alongside experienced oncology nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and clinical research professionals.
• Receive support from accessible leaders who are invested in orientation, coaching, competency development, and clinical confidence.
• Practice in an environment that values patient safety, accountability, professional development, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Access nursing advancement opportunities supported by a clinical career ladder, professional governance, nursing research, and quality improvement.
• Build continuity with patients and families across repeated visits while helping them navigate serious and life-altering diagnoses.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers healthcare professionals a distinctive balance of professional opportunity, community, and access to the outdoors. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides convenient access to hiking, scenic drives, and year-round outdoor recreation, along with varied housing choices in the city and surrounding counties. Its pedestrian-friendly Downtown Mall, independent restaurants, live music, theater, galleries, university events, and locally owned businesses create a vibrant cultural setting without losing the connected feel of a smaller community. For individuals and families building a life beyond the clinical setting, Charlottesville offers space to recharge, explore, and feel at home.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.