Oncology Registered Nurse
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
Oncology Registered Nurse earns an average of $95,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.4 years. Top skills: Oncology, Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing.
$95,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
2.4 years
19
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Oncology
Nursing
Chemotherapy
Nursing Care
Oncology Nursing
Clinical Nursing
Intravenous Therapy
Medical Surgical Nursing
Biotherapy
Nursing Process
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Pediatrics
Interventional Radiology
Progressive Care Unit
Cardiac Catheterization
Outpatient Surgery
Perioperative Care
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Neurointensive Care
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Ambulatory Care
Progressive Care Medicine
Common Skills (3)
Communication
Management
Computer Literacy
Certifications (4)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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