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Registered Nurse - Oncology

Astera Cancer Care
Rutherford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026
Why Join Us?

For us, what matters most is excellence. We are caring professionals, people who live, work and dedicate themselves to the communities within New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As such, we strive to provide a sanctuary of excellence, precision, thoroughness and genuine compassion. We also take a whole-person approach to patient care and treatment, tailoring all that we do around their unique needs. And we do all we can for patients, going the extra mile to see that they’re supported, informed and getting the one-on-one care and service they deserve.

Job Description

Our practice in New Jersey is looking for a Oncology Registered Nurse, Lead. This position will be located in our Rutherford location with travel to our nearby locations when needed for coverage.

General Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, symptom management, operate emergency equipment, administer injections, verify completed consents for medications in EMR and other direct patient care responsibilities.

Lead Responsibilities

  • Manage scheduling of direct staff, i.e., enter in applications such as MS Calendar
  • Manage timecard and time off requests (entering/approval/monitor) in Workday application
  • Calculate and enter daily acuity into appropriate data sheets, folders and/or applications
  • Understanding of laboratory policies, processes, and troubleshooting
  • Communicate direct staff issues to Department head
  • Support and develop clinical staff to optimize their desire and ability to meet or exceed performance expectations. Mentor, coach, counsel and implement developmental or performance improvement plans, as appropriate, in consultation with department head

Requirements

  • Current RN License; CPR Cert.
  • Experience as an RN with specialty in oncology/hematology
  • Must have managerial experience
  • Chemotherapy Certification required
  • OCN preferred
  • Knowledge of EMR systems (preferably OncoEMR)
  • Travel between office sites when needed

Pay Range: $40/hr - $60/hr

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package and paid time off. The health benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA and other ancillary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) plan with company contribution, profit sharing, tuition assistance and employee referral bonus.

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Salary : $40 - $60

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