By AANP's state classification, 32 of the 105 listings with a state are in full practice states, 29 in reduced practice states and 44 in restricted practice states.

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The Role

The Oncology role at a glance

Oncology nurse practitioners manage patients through cancer treatment and beyond: symptom management, treatment monitoring, toxicity checks for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and survivorship care in partnership with medical oncologists.

Roles span academic cancer centers, community oncology practices, infusion clinics, and survivorship programs. The relationships are long: oncology NPs often follow the same patients across years of active treatment and surveillance.

Requirements & certification

Graduate NP degree with national certification through AANPCB or ANCC, on the track matching the practice population (family or adult-gerontology, or pediatric via PNCB in children’s centers)
The optional AOCNP credential through ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) recognizes oncology NP practice hours
Active state APRN licensure and DEA registration
Employers screen for chemotherapy/immunotherapy competencies and oncologic emergency recognition

Highlights

Why Oncology?

Longitudinal Relationships

Patients are followed across treatment arcs measured in years, not visits.

Science-Driven Field

Immunotherapy and targeted-agent pipelines mean treatment protocols change continually.

Survivorship Care

Dedicated survivorship clinics are an established NP-led service line in many cancer programs.

Compensation

Oncology Nurse Practitioner salary

Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Oncology offers turn mostly on setting: academic cancer centers, community oncology groups, and infusion-heavy practices each structure base, productivity, and call differently for the same credential. Compare posted salary ranges on individual listings for current, real-world figures.

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Pay

Posted pay

Across 32 listings from 26 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $134K. The middle half of those listings fall between $112K and $149K.

25th percentile$112K
Median$134K
75th percentile$149K

Using This Page

How to use this page

Listings here are grouped by clinical specialty, read from each listing's title and description, so a role can appear under more than one specialty. Check the certification each listing asks for against your own board certification, and use the state links to find openings in the states where you hold or plan to hold a license.

State by State

Browse Oncology NP Jobs by State

Florida17 Massachusetts12 Ohio8 California7 Illinois5 Georgia4 Tennessee4 Arkansas3 Colorado3 Missouri3 North Carolina3 Texas3 Indiana2 Kentucky2 Mississippi2 Montana2 New Hampshire2 Pennsylvania2 South Carolina2 South Dakota2 Wisconsin2 Arizona1 Connecticut1 Delaware1 Louisiana1 Maine1 Maryland1 Minnesota1 New Jersey1 New Mexico1 New York1 Oklahoma1 Oregon1 Rhode Island1 Washington1 West Virginia1

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By Location

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Boston, MA5 Chicago, IL3 Denver, CO3 Palo Alto, CA3

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Common Questions

Oncology NP Jobs FAQ

What does an oncology NP do?

Oncology NPs manage patients through cancer treatment and survivorship: symptom management, treatment monitoring, toxicity checks for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and long-term follow-up in partnership with medical oncologists. There are currently 122 oncology positions listed here.

What certification do oncology NPs need?

Oncology roles are filled by NPs certified through AANPCB or ANCC on the track matching the population (family or adult-gerontology, while pediatric oncology roles use PNCB certification). The optional AOCNP credential through ONCC (Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) recognizes accumulated oncology NP practice hours.

What is the median oncology NP salary?

The median posted salary across oncology NP listings on NP Hiring that disclose annual pay is $133,516. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Pay varies with experience, setting, geography, and employment type.

Where do oncology NPs work?

Academic cancer centers, community oncology practices, infusion clinics, and survivorship programs. Roles differ in treatment-phase focus (active treatment, infusion oversight, or survivorship follow-up), so confirm the clinic mix in each listing.

Do I need oncology experience to start?

Many centers hire NPs with strong medical backgrounds and train the oncology layer (chemotherapy and immunotherapy competencies, oncologic emergencies, and symptom management) through structured onboarding. Dedicated oncology NP fellowships exist at larger academic centers.

OncologyNP Jobs in the United States.

Oncology Positions (122)

NP/PA · Inpatient Hematology/Oncology · Duluth, MN

Palliative Care Oncology Ambulatory Clinic APP

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) · Hematology

NP or PA- Ambulatory MGB Cancer Institute- Malignant and Classical Hematology · Waltham- MGH

Nurse Practitioner -- Oncology, Oxford, MS

NP/PA · Lead Advanced Practice Clinician · Oncology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Oncology · Lymphoma (Hybrid)

APP (NP or PA)- MGB Cancer Institute- Infusion Unit Hematology Oncology- MGH

Advanced Practice Nurse · Certified Nurse Practitioner · Hematology & Oncology

Hematology PCP/NP

Lead-Advanced Practice Provider-Tier III, Inpatient Oncology

Advanced Practice Provider, Oncology

APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Classical Hematology with Sickle Cell Focus- FT (40 Hour) Days

APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Gynecology Oncology (East Bay)- FT (8 Hour) Days

APRN / PA-C · GI Medical Oncology Research

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Hematology

Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy/Malignant Hematology Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider

NP or PA · MGB Cancer Institute- Hematology- Danvers- MGH

Advanced Practice Provider, APP, Outpatient Medical Oncology, Libertyville · Full Time

Advanced Practice Provider Surgical Oncology

Advanced Practice Provider Gynecologic Oncology

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology- FT Day (10 Hours)

APRN / PA-C · Inpatient · Malignant Hematology

APRN / PA-C · Procedural/First Assist- Breast Oncology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology Whittier CA

Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) · Hematology and Oncology

Nurse Practitioner · Hematology BWH

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Hybrid) · Breast Oncology

APRN/PA · Oncology

Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner

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