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Wilmot Cancer Institute @ SMH: Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Nurse Navigator

Registered Nurse 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$81K–$109K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department: 500411 Heme-Onc Clinic - Nursing

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCC 215

Compensation Range

$80,620.00 - $108,846.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families.

FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts

Seeking a team-focused professional, with a passion for caring for GI oncology patients, to join our progressive outpatient clinics. The GI Oncology Navigator identifies patient needs, barriers to care and initiates appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services from diagnosis through treatment.

Collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the GI oncology cancer clinical pathway. Provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointments and required testing.

Assists in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the GI oncology navigator role in conjunction with the GI cancer service line. Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams is required to be successful in this position. BSN with 3- 5 years of oncology experience required. Oncology certification preferred.

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This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

TeamworkPatient CarePatient EducationCare CoordinationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 57% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Oncology RN jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (rn)ranked against 246 Oncology (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$81k–$109kOncology RN median $114k (middle half $103k–$138k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology RN listings in New York13 active248 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 57% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment242 active listings, Nov 2026
New Oncology RN listings136 in the last 30 days161 the 30 days before (−16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology RN pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (246 Oncology (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Wilmot Cancer Institute @ SMH: Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Nurse Navigator at University of Rochester 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 246 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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<$100k
6
$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
12%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Oncology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 246 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.