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Everett, Washington, United States

RN Oncology Nurse Navigator

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Patient navigationChemotherapy administrationVenous access device managementPatient educationClinical chartingInterpersonal communicationCare coordinationMedication management

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).

What does the Oncology RN market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$108kOncology RN median $127k (middle half $109k–$144k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology RN listings in Washington7 active264 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onWashington registered nurse listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Nov 2026
New Oncology RN listings133 in the last 30 days166 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 Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,755 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 23 employers
13
<$125k
8
$125k-155k
1
$156k
8
$185k-215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 263 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution

Living in Everett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$628k
Typical market rent
$1,919/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.