Registered Nurse; RN - Oncology
Listed on 2026-01-18
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology for a nursing job in MADISON, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Oncology - Discipline:
RN - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type:
Staff
Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE. Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No weekends. No holidays. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center both located in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable.
Come work at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of Wisconsin. Join a nationally recognized organization where excellence, innovation, and compassionate care come together—and where your nursing expertise truly makes a difference.
As an Oncology Intake Registered Nurse (RN) , you’ll serve as a vital first point of connection for patients entering the UW Health cancer care system. You’ll help guide patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and confidently connected to the right care team from the very beginning.
- Serve as the initial clinical point of contact for patients referred to UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, including new cancer diagnoses, existing diagnoses, and internal specialty referrals.
- Conduct telephone and portal-based assessments , gathering clinical history and understanding each patient’s current plan of care.
- Perform high-level clinical triage , identify urgency of referrals, and determine appropriate oncology specialty and care team needs.
- Ensure all necessary records, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic testing are obtained prior to consultation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care , including scheduling consultations, procedures, and diagnostic tests across multiple departments.
- Provide education, psychosocial support, and guidance to patients and families during the intake process.
If you’re an RN who thrives in a role that blends clinical expertise, coordination, and compassionate patient interaction, we invite you to join our team.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- CPR/BLS Upon Hire Required
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled…
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