RN Staff Nurse (Day/Night) – T14 Oncology

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From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, ST Health is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:Newly competitive wages:$35.50 (BSN)$34.00 (non-BSN)Shift differential:  $2.00Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience. Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000$20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.$15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.ST Health’s Monthly Loan Repayment program:  If you are eligible for the $15,000 sign-on bonus, then you may be eligible to receive an additional $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 yearsAn incomparable benefit package (found to be 20% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each yearDedicated Professional Development Program, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced educationTuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for ST Health employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)As a member of this team, you will provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process. You will also provide leadership for the nursing team and contribute to the education of a variety of members of the staff and students.About Tower 14 - Surgical Trauma/Medical Oncology & Palliative CareTower 14 front: Surgical/Trauma is a fast paced, 23-bed unit specializing in the care of post-surgical adults and low acuity trauma patients. Our unit specializes in caring for patients who have undergone a wide range of abdominal surgeries, as well as general medical cases such as sepsis, renal insufficiency, respiratory conditions, pancreatitis, and a variety acute and chronic illnesses. Tower 14 is also able to provide medical telemetry monitoring for those patients who require this type of care.Tower 14 back: Medical Oncology & Palliative Care is an 18-bed medical telemetry unit that provides specialized care to both oncology and palliative care patients. There are 5 palliative care suites to accommodate our patients with palliative care needs. Nurses are trained and certified to administer chemotherapy and provide care to patients who may require telemetry monitoring, require neutropenic precautions, and numerous other conditions. Each plan of care for our patients is tailored to meet each of their unique care needs.Responsibilities:Patient CareProvide Direct Care: Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.Assess and Reassess: Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.Plan Care: Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. 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# RN Staff Nurse (Day/Night) - T14 Oncology

- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-06T23:45:15.85Z

## Description

Registered Nurse

T14 Surgical Trauma/Medical Oncology & Palliative Care
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