Registered Nurse, The Infusion Center

Job Title: RN 9.5 Hr Shift

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: The Infusion Center

Req #: 0000257380

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $64.04 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 provide compassionate, specialized care that supports patients throughout every stage of their treatment journey. As an Oncology Infusion RN at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, you'll combine clinical expertise with empathy to deliver life-saving therapies in a collaborative outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary oncology team dedicated to innovation, safety, and exceptional outcomes. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a culture where clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

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

• Providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized plans of care for patients receiving infusion and oncology treatments
• Safely administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, IV medications, and supportive therapies in accordance with evidence-based standards and organizational policies
• Initiating, accessing, maintaining, and monitoring central venous access devices, implanted ports, and peripheral IV lines while recognizing and responding to potential complications
• Monitoring patients closely throughout treatment, recognizing hematologic and oncologic emergencies, infusion reactions, and medication extravasation, and intervening promptly when needed
• Educating patients and their families about chemotherapy, symptom management, treatment expectations, medications, and discharge planning to promote confidence and continuity of care
• Collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, nutritionists, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive oncology care
• Supporting patients and their loved ones through compassionate communication, addressing psychosocial concerns, and facilitating referrals to supportive services when appropriate
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record while ensuring compliance with medication reconciliation, blood administration, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
• Assisting with charge nurse responsibilities as delegated, including coordinating workflow, supporting staffing needs, and helping prioritize patient care based on acuity
• Pursuing ongoing professional development through oncology-focused continuing education and specialty certifications while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered oncology care
• You remain calm, attentive, and clinically focused during complex infusion treatments and unexpected clinical situations
• You enjoy educating patients and families while building trusting, long-term relationships throughout their care journey
• Strong assessment skills and clinical judgment guide your decision making
• You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where teamwork improves patient outcomes
• Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you, particularly within oncology nursing
• You value precision, safety, and evidence-based practice in every aspect of patient care

To be considered for this Infusion Center RN opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred or candidates should be actively pursuing their degree. Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire), along with IV certification (or completion within 90 days of hire). Registered Nurses administering chemotherapy are required to obtain and maintain Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider certification and complete annual oncology-specific continuing education in accordance with Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation standards. This opportunity is ideal for nurses who are committed to delivering exceptional oncology care while growing their expertise within a nationally recognized cancer program.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer