Oncology Nurse Practitioner

About This Role

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking Oncology Nurse Practitioners to join its world-renowned cancer treatment teams. You will work alongside subspecialty oncologists in one of the highest-volume cancer care settings in the world, managing patients through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trials, and post-treatment surveillance.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Oncology Nurse Practitioner
• Company: MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Location: Houston, TX / Sugar Land, TX / The Woodlands, TX / Katy, TX / Webster, TX
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Mid-level to Senior
• Salary Range: $62–$82/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

Role Context

NPs at MD Anderson serve as pivotal members of disease-specific oncology teams — in breast, GI, leukemia, lymphoma, or thoracic cancer — depending on your specialty fit. You will manage symptom toxicities, order and interpret tumor markers and imaging, counsel patients on treatment timelines, and co-manage complex supportive care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage oncology patients in outpatient clinic and infusion settings
• Monitor treatment response and toxicity for patients on chemotherapy and targeted therapy
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs, imaging, and molecular profiling results
• Perform bone marrow biopsy assistance, lumbar punctures, and other procedures (with credentialing)
• Provide urgent symptom triage for toxicity management via a dedicated NP triage line
• Contribute to clinical trial patient management and protocol compliance monitoring

Requirements & Skills

• FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, or AGACNP-BC; oncology certification (AOCNP) preferred
• Texas NP license with prescriptive authority and DEA
• 2+ years of oncology nursing or NP experience preferred
• Working knowledge of chemotherapy agents, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy toxicities
• ACLS certification; procedural training or willingness to obtain
• Ability to discuss prognosis and goals of care in emotionally sensitive contexts

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $62–$82/hr with market-competitive oncology differential
• Full benefits package including retirement plan, health, dental, and vision
• Access to MD Anderson's extensive CME library and clinical research events
• Opportunity to co-author case reports and contribute to institutional research
• Malpractice fully covered
• Employee wellness programs and counseling support for oncology staff

Who Should Apply

This role suits NPs who are drawn to complex, high-stakes clinical work and want to practice at the frontier of cancer care. Candidates with oncology RN backgrounds are particularly well-positioned. A strong tolerance for emotionally demanding patient interactions is essential.

About the Company

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is consistently ranked the #1 cancer hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. It treats more than 150,000 patients per year and conducts over 1,000 active clinical trials, making it one of the most research-intensive clinical environments in global oncology.

How to Apply

Apply directly at jobs.mdanderson.org. Search for "Nurse Practitioner" and filter by disease site or department. Selected candidates will complete a clinical skills assessment and a structured panel interview with oncology NP leadership.