Oncology Positions in Rhode Island (1)
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- •Confirm the treatment-phase focus: active treatment, infusion oversight, or survivorship
- •Ask about chemotherapy and immunotherapy competency training
- •Clarify after-hours triage and oncologic-emergency coverage expectations
- •Ask whether academic centers offer dedicated oncology NP fellowships
- •The optional AOCNP credential (ONCC) recognizes oncology practice hours
Why Oncology?
Patients are followed across treatment arcs measured in years, not visits.
Immunotherapy and targeted-agent pipelines mean treatment protocols change continually.
Dedicated survivorship clinics are an established NP-led service line in many cancer programs.
Hiring in Rhode Island
Oncology Careers in Rhode Island
Who is hiring
The only current Oncology listing in Rhode Island is posted by Brown Medicine.
- Brown Medicine1 listing
Where the listings are
Every listing with a stated location is in Newport.
Posted pay
1 of 1 listing states an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Rhode Island
AANP classifies Rhode Island as a full practice state. Rhode Island NPs can practice independently.
Rhode Island is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Rhode Island.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Oncology NP Jobs in Rhode Island FAQ
How many Oncology NP jobs are open in Rhode Island?
The only current Oncology listing in Rhode Island is posted by Brown Medicine. 1 of these 1 listing was posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on October 20, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island NPs can practice independently. The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education publishes the current rule, including any requirement that applies to newly licensed NPs.
Is Rhode Island part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Rhode Island is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Rhode Island.