Registered Nurse-Med/Surg Oncology

Employment Type: Full Time / 36 hours weekly

About the role

As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our 30-bed Med/Surg Oncology Unit in Silver Spring, Maryland, you’ll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team providing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, managing cancer-related complications, recovering from surgery, or receiving hospice care. This unit also serves patients with general medical-surgical needs. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while guiding patients and families through complex and emotionally sensitive healthcare experiences.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work visa or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology, med/surg, and hospice patients.
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if certified), and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
• Offer emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Participate in discharge planning, pain management, and palliative care coordination.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with care team.

Position Highlights

• Work in a diverse unit caring for oncology, medical-surgical, and hospice patients.
• Opportunity to develop oncology and palliative care skills.
• Join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to holistic patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required (BSN preferred). Note: if the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain one within a specific time frame.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association).
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or MSN preferred.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Willing to train new Graduate Nurses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available from first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and paid time off.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others).
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• DailyPay Program (Get paid for hours worked).

Pay

Pay Range: $38.92 - $55.68 per hour.

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is committed to being the most trusted provider of healthcare services in the area. The system includes Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring (one of the largest hospitals in Maryland) and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus). Holy Cross Health offers a wide range of services, including primary-care practices, affordable health centers, specialty care, home care, and hospice services.