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About the Role
RN Navigator guiding oncology patients from diagnosis through survivorship. Des Moines, IA. Full benefits.
Join UnityPoint Health as a Oncology Nurse Navigator – Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnityPoint Health as a Oncology Nurse Navigator – Des Moines.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Navigator coordinates end-to-end cancer care by guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship as their primary point of contact. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to streamline care, provide patient education, and ensure timely access to necessary medical services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license, with at least three years of registered nursing experience. Two years of oncology nursing experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification and the ability to obtain oncology-specific certifications within two years.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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