Oncology Nurse Navigator
Listed compensation
$34.25–$51.13 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Pay range for this position is $34.25 - $51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.
Overview
Position Summary
The Oncology Nurse Navigator functions on a multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate, an educator and a coordinator of care for Oncology patients. Participates in the patient survivorship program based on site requirements. The Navigator participates in reporting on identified measures.
Refers patients to appropriate supportive services and community resources. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial and other patient needs.
Works with a multidisciplinary team to provide improved comprehensive oncology services to patients and assists in training and education of oncology staff.
Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management in reinforcing education with patients & families, in addition to providing input on educational materials. Participates in cancer screening, prevention and educational events as appropriate for the site.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 3 years Nursing
Licensure/Certification: Current state RN license Current certification by the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Oncology or navigation certification within 3 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: BSN
- Experience: 3 years Oncology Nursing Oncology or navigation certification
- OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Nurse Navigator acts as an advocate, educator, and care coordinator for oncology patients within a multidisciplinary team. They assess patient needs, refer to supportive services, and participate in cancer screening and survivorship programs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Illinois, the Oncology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$102k (21 salary observations; 46 listings), vs ~$105k nationally (196 salary observations; 1,071 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (rn) | ranked against 273 Oncology (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$106k | Oncology median $99k (middle half $93k–$110k)45 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $102k median in Illinois | $105k nationally (−3%)21 state / 196 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Illinois | 11 active | 278 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 60% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 15% offer loan repayment205 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 442 in the last 30 days | 371 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Nurse Navigator at OSF HealthCare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 273 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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$85k-$129kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 273 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Peoria
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $152k
- Typical market rent
- $1,240/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.2
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.