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Madison, Wisconsin

RN Thoracic Oncology Navigator

Registered Nurse Above average in Oncology (RN)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90,522 - $135,784

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30
PM. Hours may very depending on the operational needs of the department. You
will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable
Come join one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals and top cancer hospital in
Wisconsin! Be part of the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only
comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the
National Cancer Institute.

We are seeking an RN Oncology Navigator to

* Be a leader in providing comprehensive cancer care for patients and
caregivers throughout all phases of cancer care
* Assess patients’ barriers to care, psychosocial, and learning needs to
advocate for and support patients and caregivers, collaboratively with teams
and support services, as we strive to provide equitable care and outcomes for
our patients
* Facilitate timely and coordinated transitions of care, provide anticipatory
guidance, reinforce patient and caregiver education, provide guidance in the
shared decision-making process, and provide mental and emotional support to
patients and caregivers through the continuum of cancer care
* Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
* Participate in continuous quality and process improvement initiatives

At UW Health, you will have

* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance. 
* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance
* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our
inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth
as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
* Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare
Administration, or related field Preferred

Work Experience
* 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
* 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being
supported Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
* Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
* Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
* Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for
everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for
people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as
we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each
employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW
Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital
[https://www.uwhealth.org/search/locations?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170]
in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1
hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching
institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

The RN Oncology Navigator will lead comprehensive cancer care by assessing patient barriers and facilitating coordinated transitions throughout the treatment continuum. They will also participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and contribute to continuous quality and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Oncology nursingPatient navigationCare coordinationPatient advocacyPsychosocial assessmentQuality improvement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Thoracic Oncology Navigator at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 271 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$141k-$165k
#2

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$93k-$151k
#3

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$100k-$150k
#4

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$61k-$130k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Oncology (RN)

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Referral Bonus