Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology (Triage)
Compensation
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Job Description
Description & Requirements
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drive our exceptional patient-centered care. We strive to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture to deliver exceptional patient experiences and create a strong work environment.
Our St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) clinics are dynamic, full-service outpatient hematology/oncology treatment centers offering chemo/bio/and radiation therapies. Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s Cancer Institute for more than 50 years for advanced, compassionate care.
Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives.
St. Luke’s holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation - this is a quality program of the American College of Surgeons which demonstrates a cancer program’s commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care.
What You Can Expect
- Full-time (0.9 FTE): day shift – no nights or weekends!
- Schedule: 4 days a week x 9-hour shifts
- Meridian SLCI
- Magnet designated
- Certification pay available (ex. OCN)
- Radiation Oncology Triage RN: utilize strong critical thinking and assessment skills to triage calls and evaluate patients of all ages undergoing treatment
- Promote a positive patient experience with compassion and kindness while integrating technical skills, scientific knowledge, and a caring attitude both in the clinic and through the triage process to aid those living with cancer and their families
- Cross train to Radiation Oncology primary nursing
- Assist in monitoring and caring for CT simulation and radiation procedure patients
Qualifications
- Education: Nursing Degree
- Experience: One (1) + years’ RN experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute
- Preferred: Radiation Oncology/Oncology experience, OCN certification and/or strong assessment skills
What's in It for You
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally.
In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.
We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
General Information
Department: Radiation Oncology Meridian
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
- Job ID
- 159908
- City
- Meridian
- State
- ID
- Category
- Nursing - Experienced
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will perform triage for radiation oncology patients, utilizing critical thinking to evaluate patient needs and provide compassionate care. They will also cross-train to provide primary nursing support and assist with CT simulation and radiation procedures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in oncology (rn) | ranked against 274 Oncology (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $97k (middle half $85k–$117k)407 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Idaho index 95.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Idaho | 22 active | 5,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 50% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +7.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology (Triage) at St. Luke's Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 274 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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