Hourly Wage for Head Nurse - Oncology Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Head Nurse - Oncology Salary

How much does a Head Nurse - Oncology make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Head Nurse - Oncology in the United States is $57 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50 and $72. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Head Nurse - Oncology Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Nurse - Oncology Salary $43 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head Nurse - Oncology Salary $50 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head Nurse - Oncology Salary $57 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head Nurse - Oncology Salary $72 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head Nurse - Oncology Salary $85 US March 26, 2024
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Leadership 10.95%
Psychiatric 1.98%
Assisted Living 1.44%
Others 85.63%

Job Description for Head Nurse - Oncology

Head Nurse - Oncology directs nursing service activities for assigned oncology patients. Delegates responsibilities to oncology staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of oncology patient clinical records, and writes reports on oncology staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Oncology maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Oncology requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Oncology manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Oncology typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Head Nurse - Oncology

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Head Nurse - Oncology, the first career path typically progresses to Maternity Services Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Head of Intensive Care Unit.

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Head Nurse - Oncology Pay Difference by Location

Head Nurse - Oncology salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Head Nurse - Oncology, the highest Head Nurse - Oncology salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Head Nurse - Oncology salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Head Nurse - Oncology salary is in Miami, FL, where the Head Nurse - Oncology salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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