Registered Nurse (RN) The Infusion Center, Melchiorre Cancer Center

Job Title: RN 9.5 Hr Shift

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: The Infusion Center

Req #: 0000270556

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $60.60 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Infusion Center Registered Nurses play an essential role in delivering compassionate, specialized care to patients and families navigating cancer and hematologic conditions. As a Registered Nurse at the Melchiorre Cancer Center Infusion Center, you'll combine oncology nursing expertise, clinical assessment, and individualized treatment to support patients throughout their care journey. From administering chemotherapy and managing vascular access devices to recognizing treatment-related complications and providing patient education, you'll help ensure safe, coordinated, and patient-centered care. Working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while contributing to clinical excellence and positive treatment outcomes.

As an Infusion Center Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments to evaluate patient conditions, treatment needs, and responses to care

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized plans of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions

• Administering chemotherapy and biotherapy in accordance with established clinical protocols, organizational policies, and patient safety standards

• Initiating, maintaining, and monitoring intravenous chemotherapy and implanted vascular access devices while assessing for potential side effects and complications

• Providing central line care, including flushing, blood draws, dressing changes, and ongoing vascular access maintenance

• Recognizing hematologic and oncologic emergencies and responding appropriately to changes in patient condition

• Identifying and managing medication extravasation according to established policies and clinical procedures

• Administering blood and blood products while adhering to transfusion protocols and monitoring patients for adverse reactions

• Caring for patients with complex hematology and oncology needs, including sickle cell crisis, fever, neutropenia, chemotherapy-related complications, and acute or chronic pain

• Providing individualized education to patients and families regarding chemotherapy, treatment expectations, potential side effects, symptom management, and ongoing care needs

• Supporting patients and families through the emotional challenges of diagnosis and treatment while coordinating referrals to Social Services and other supportive resources when appropriate

• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment plans, discharge planning, and continuity of care while assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities when delegated

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about oncology nursing and enjoy providing compassionate care to patients receiving specialized cancer treatments

• You value building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their treatment journey

• You are comfortable administering chemotherapy and managing the complex clinical needs associated with hematology and oncology care

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills allow you to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to emergencies

• You understand the importance of safe IV therapy, vascular access management, central line care, and infection prevention

• You are confident assessing and managing treatment-related symptoms, medication complications, and acute or chronic pain

• You enjoy educating patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and ongoing care needs

• You bring empathy, patience, and professionalism to supporting patients and families through challenging diagnoses and treatment experiences

• You value interdisciplinary collaboration and enjoy partnering with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

• You are organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple clinical responsibilities while maintaining high standards of patient safety

• You are committed to professional development, evidence-based nursing practice, and maintaining current oncology nursing knowledge and competencies

To be considered for this Infusion Center Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or current matriculation toward a baccalaureate nursing degree, is preferred. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire to the unit. Candidates must hold IV certification from an approved facility or complete IV certification requirements within 90 days of hire. Registered Nurses administering chemotherapy must obtain and maintain Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Nurses providing oncology care who do not hold Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) national certification must complete a minimum of 12 oncology-specific continuing education credits annually in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation guidelines. Successful completion of all required Saint Barnabas Medical Center orientation requirements is also necessary. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong oncology nursing assessment, chemotherapy administration, vascular access management, central line care, symptom management, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills. Candidates should be comfortable recognizing oncologic and hematologic emergencies, responding to treatment-related complications, and providing individualized care to patients with complex healthcare needs. Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to patient safety and compassionate, patient-centered care. This is an hourly, day shift opportunity working 9.5-hour shifts in The Infusion Center at Melchiorre Cancer Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health.