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Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology

Advocate Health · Summit, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported a patient who had just been told their cancer had spread.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay with a patient through hard news with honesty and compassion.

Tell me about a quality improvement or safety idea you've contributed to in a clinic or unit.

What they are checking: Whether they'd take part in quality work and a culture of safety as the posting expects.

What would you do

A patient two weeks into head and neck radiation tells you they can barely swallow and have lost weight. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize nutrition and hydration risks and get dietitian and physician help early.

A patient getting chemo and radiation at the same time comes in with a fever. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they think about low white counts and infection risk and act quickly.

How do you work with radiation therapists and physicists as a nurse in this department?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their role on the radiation team and communicate side effects that affect treatment.

This is a part-time role with a variable schedule based on patient needs. How flexible can you be?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust to the department's changing needs while staying reliable.

How do you help a patient who wants to stop treatment because the side effects are too hard?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choice while making sure the patient has all the support and information they need.

About the work

How do you teach a patient to care for their skin during radiation?

What they are checking: Whether they know skin care basics for radiation and can explain them simply.

What side effects do you watch for with pelvic radiation, and how do you help patients manage them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand site-specific side effects and the nursing role in managing them.

Walk me through a weekly on-treatment visit with a patient. What do you assess?

What they are checking: Whether they have a structured way to track side effects, pain, weight and emotional state.

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The full job description

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Department: 37303 AMC Summit - Oncology: Radiation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.9 FTE - scheduled hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Two week schedule will include: Monday - Friday one week and Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri - off on Wednesday another week. No weekends or holidays. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Radiation Oncology Summit, WI, United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Where You Will Work: Join our highly specialized and compassionate Radiation Oncology team, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. In this unique outpatient setting, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering personalized, high-quality care. As a Radiation Oncology RN, you’ll partner closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to coordinate and deliver care for patients. This is a dynamic role that blends clinical expertise, patient education, and care coordination. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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