RN Oncology Nurse Navigator
Listed compensation
$29-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a RN Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.
Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.
Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Under general responsibility, responsible for supporting the patient from the initial referral through to their first treatment to ensure readiness for the start of their oncology journey. Provides direct patient care, consults with physicians and other nurses, sets clinical standards and is involved with education activities. Acts as liaison between patient/physician and other departments.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient care needs to ensure readiness for their treatment.
- Assesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching plan
- Assessment and management of venous access devices including complications
- Telephone triage/consultation with patients
- Patient/Family education
- Knowledge of all medications and potential side effects prior to infusion
- Utilizes the principles of teamwork inside and outside of his/her department
- Orient patient and family to chemotherapy and infusion process
Provide Psychosocial support to patient and family and refers to other resources within PRCP which may include consultation from behavioral health, social services, dietitians, financial counselors or pastoral care when patient’s situation indicates
Utilizes effective communication strategies in inter-personal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers
- Demonstrates effective/informative charting & written communication
- Communicates problems and concerns to department supervisor as necessary
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Nursing program (RN or BSN)
- Current Washington State licensure
- 1+ years of current clinical experience in Oncology setting
Preferred Qualifications
ONS Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Provider Card Oncology Nursing Certification. If not OCN upon hire, it will be an expectation of employment once eligible
Nurse navigator experience or certifications
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Nurse Navigator supports patients from initial referral through their first treatment to ensure readiness for their oncology journey. They provide direct patient care, act as a liaison between patients and medical staff, and coordinate educational and psychosocial support.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree from an accredited nursing program and current Washington State licensure. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an oncology setting is required.
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, 23% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$108k | Oncology RN median $127k (middle half $109k–$144k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology RN listings in Washington | 7 active | 264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Washington registered nurse listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology RN listings | 133 in the last 30 days | 166 the 30 days before (−20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology RN pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,755 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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