Overview:
Texas Oncology is offering a unique opportunity for recent Registered Nursing graduates seeking a full-time, Winter Nurse Residency position. The residency cohort will begin in January 2027 in the Gulf (Houston and Surrounding Cities) regional area.
The residency program is 10 weeks in length and includes both didactic and clinical components. The first 2 weeks of the program (didactic component) will be hosted in Dallas with all expenses covered by Texas Oncology; the remaining 8 weeks of the program (clinical component) will be based at designated site in the Gulf (Houston and Surrounding Cities) regional area.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00pm with weekend and major holidays off. Upon successful completion of the residency program, residents have the option of transferring to a site within one of our other geographic regions, if desired (based on position availability).
The ideal candidate will be an upcoming or recent graduate from an accredited BSN program and be a licensed RN in the state of Texas prior to the completion of the residency program.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why Work for Texas Oncology?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage, generous PTO program, 401k plan with Company Match, wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts for some of your favorite retailers.
What You Will Do as a Nurse Resident
Under general supervision, Registered Nurse Residents provide professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations; must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company-wide quality initiatives; support and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices
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Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician
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Maintains safe work environment and follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen
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Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients
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Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart
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Interprofessional collaboration by acting as a resource to LPN/LVNs and Medical Assistants
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Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in continuing education opportunities
Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Requirements
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Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing within three years prior to January 11, 2027 is required (BSN preferred)
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Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac and Life Support) certification is required upon hire for onboarding
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Registered Nurse (RN) State license with the Texas State Board of Nursing is required by end of residency program to be eligible to be hired into a permanent position
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Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer (preferred)
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
