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Tufts Medicine
Lowell, Massachusetts

Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Oncology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$156k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, alongside a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every member of our team plays an essential role in delivering healthcare that is accessible, empowering and centered on what matters most: the patient

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital and LGH Cancer Care Associates are seeking a full-time Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our collaborative team caring for hospitalized patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in the inpatient setting, working closely with Hematology/Oncology physicians, hospitalists, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. The NP will play an integral role in evaluating and managing hospitalized patients, coordinating treatment plans, addressing acute clinical needs, and facilitating safe and timely transitions of care.

If you are passionate about caring for patients with complex medical needs and want to make a meaningful difference throughout their cancer treatment journey, we invite you to join our team.

A Predictable Schedule That Supports Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a rewarding inpatient clinical role with a consistent schedule that supports both your professional goals and personal well-being.

  • Monday–Friday Schedule: Work five days per week in a hospital-based inpatient setting (8a-5p).
  • No Weekend Call: Enjoy your weekends without scheduled call responsibilities.
  • No Weeknight Call: No weeknight call responsibilities, allowing you to maintain a predictable schedule outside of work.
  • No Observed Holiday Responsibilities: Enjoy time away from work on observed holidays.

About LGH Cancer Care Associates

LGH Cancer Care Associates is an established Hematology/Oncology practice in Lowell, MA, dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to the Greater Lowell community. Our specialists combine advanced treatment options, nationally recognized expertise, and a compassionate, personalized approach to care for the whole patient.

Our team includes five full-time physicians and eight Advanced Practice Clinicians, creating a collaborative environment where APCs are valued partners in delivering high-quality care.

Comprehensive Hematology and Oncology Services: Our team encompasses a broad range of specialties and services, including medical oncology, benign hematology, breast health, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, and clinical genetics. Through our integrated approach, we work to ensure patients receive coordinated care across the continuum, from diagnosis and treatment through hospitalization and recovery.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: You will collaborate with Hematology/Oncology physicians, hospitalists, nursing teams, and specialists across the hospital to address complex patient needs. Our integrated network, including our relationship with Tufts Medical Center, supports access to specialized expertise and coordinated treatment planning.

Academics: Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital offers the opportunity to pursue an academic appointment within Tufts University School of Medicine, with a wide variety of teaching and educational activities for those interested in advancing their academic and professional development.

Advanced Treatment and Innovative Research: Our team provides access to advanced treatment options, including targeted radioligand therapy and targeted tumor therapies, as well as innovative clinical trials across multiple cancer types. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of evolving, evidence-based treatment that help improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

As an Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral member of the hospital-based care team, providing clinical assessment, management, and coordination of care for patients requiring inpatient hematology and oncology services.

Responsibilities Include

Perform comprehensive assessments and evaluations of hospitalized patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.

Conduct inpatient rounds and collaborate with Hematology/Oncology physicians and other members of the care team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.

Manage acute clinical concerns and treatment-related complications, including symptom management and supportive care needs, within the scope of practice.

Monitor patient progress, assess response to treatment, and identify changes in clinical status requiring intervention.

Coordinate diagnostic evaluations, consultations, and treatment plans with appropriate hospital-based specialists and services.

Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, case management, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective, and coordinated patient care.

Provide education and support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and ongoing care needs.

Facilitate discharge planning and transitions of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, promoting continuity between inpatient and outpatient Hematology/Oncology services.

Communicate effectively with outpatient providers to support timely follow-up and reduce gaps in care following hospitalization.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and practice development activities that promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and an exceptional patient experience.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Hematology/Oncology experience through prior advanced practice experience.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
  • A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and an exceptional patient experience.

Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to David Rezendes, Physician Recruiter, at David.Rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org.

About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth, one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$124,800.00 - $156,000.00 based on full-time equivalent

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner license. Prior advanced practice experience in hematology/oncology and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient managementPatient education

Oncology Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Oncology market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$156kOncology median $139k (middle half $134k–$143k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Massachusetts87 active2,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 65% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Oncology pay trend+12.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner at Tufts Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Oncology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Tufts Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Total Rewards Package
Academic Appointment Opportunity
No Weekend Call
No Weeknight Call
No Observed Holiday Responsibilities

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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