Full-Time

Registered Nurse

Oncology

Astera Cancer Care

Astera Cancer Care

51-200 employees

Multispecialty oncology and radiation therapy provider

Compensation Overview

$40 - $60/hr

+ 401(k) company contribution + Profit sharing + Tuition assistance + Employee referral bonus

Rutherford, NJ, USA

In Person

Travel to nearby office locations is required when needed for coverage.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Workday HRIS

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Requirements
  • A current Registered Nurse license and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification are required.
  • Experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in oncology or hematology is required.
  • Managerial experience is required.
  • Chemotherapy certification is required.
  • Travel between office sites is required when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Administer chemotherapy and injections, manage symptoms, operate emergency equipment, verify completed medication consents in the electronic medical record, and provide other direct patient care.
  • Manage direct staff scheduling, including entering schedules in applications such as Microsoft Calendar.
  • Manage timecard and time-off requests by entering, approving, and monitoring them in Workday.
  • Calculate and enter daily acuity into appropriate data sheets, folders, or applications.
  • Understand laboratory policies and processes and troubleshoot related issues.
  • Communicate direct staff issues to the department head.
  • Support and develop clinical staff to optimize their ability to meet or exceed performance expectations.
  • Mentor, coach, and counsel clinical staff and implement developmental or performance-improvement plans as appropriate in consultation with the department head.
Desired Qualifications
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record systems, preferably OncoEMR, is preferred.

Astera Cancer Care (ACC) is a multispecialty medical practice that treats cancer and blood disorders. It brings together medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and breast surgeons who work across 14 locations in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. ACC offers standard and advanced cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, biologic therapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals, and provides a wide range of radiation treatments such as proton therapy, prostate brachytherapy, and radiosurgery. The group also runs a clinical trials program, including one of the few community-based CAR-T cell trial programs in the United States. In addition to treatment, ACC leads in value-based oncology care and develops alternative payment models to reduce costs and improve outcomes for patients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astera's 2026 support programs and Medicare guidance show active patient retention and engagement.
  • The Toms River opening broadens referral capture across Ocean County immediately.
  • Research listings and CAR-T trial claims support recruiting physicians who want academic-style impact.

What critics are saying

  • Recruiting for Parsippany in 2026 signals ongoing growth pressure and operational strain.
  • Community oncology margins remain exposed if payer models squeeze infusion and radiation reimbursement.
  • Any failure in trial enrollment or physician retention weakens Astera's premium private-practice position.

What makes Astera Cancer Care unique

  • Astera combines medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, and palliative care statewide.
  • Its East Brunswick, Toms River, and Parsippany expansions extend local access in 2026.
  • OneOncology-backed value-based care expertise differentiates Astera in community oncology contracting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA?

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Patch Media
Jun 29th, 2023
New Cancer Care Center Opens In East Brunswick's 'Medical Mile' | East Brunswick, NJ Patch

Astera Cancer Care opened a new location at 629 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.