Oncology Nurse
Care for cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
About the profession
Oncology nurses deliver chemotherapy, manage symptoms, and support patients and families through all phases of cancer treatment.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Oncology Orientee → Oncology Nurse → Senior Oncology RN → Oncology Charge Nurse
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
115K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $68,000 - $80,000/year With equity/bonuses: $74,800 - $96,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $78,000 - $96,000 Execute core tasks using Chemotherapy…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Chemotherapy administration 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $47,600 - $61,200 Year 2-3: Junior level $68,000 - $88,650 Year 4-6: Mid level $88,650 - $93,850 Year 7-10: Senior level $93,850 - $107,950 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Oncology Nurse genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Chemotherapy administration and Symptom management You communicate clearly…
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