Join an industry leader in providing professional care as part of our nursing team. At McKesson, you’ll work in a more personalized environment, giving every patient the one-on-one time they need within each session. Whether this is your first role in nursing, or you have a history in healthcare, our extensive training will provide you with the skills you need to give patients the care they need while shaping the future of health.
Along your journey, we’ll empower you to bring new ideas, make an impact, and enjoy a balanced career with a team that values your perspective. Start transforming tomorrow. Join our team today!
Success Profile
What makes a successful Nurse at McKesson? Here are the top traits.
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Critical Thinker
- Articulate
Building out your career path
When we talk about transforming tomorrow, we mean more than healthcare. Your career development will play an integral role in how our team succeeds and how we accomplish more for our patients. Here’s a look at what that future can hold for you as you continue learning and growing with us.
New Grad
Tenured Nurse
Leadership Development
Culture

Patient-centric
Provide professional nursing care to patients and use your therapeutic communication and clinical decision-making skills to improve lives and advance health outcomes for all.

Advocate
Assess the health status of your patients and teach them to understand their condition and medication. Establish a compassionate environment and promote patient independence.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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A global leader of inclusion
McKesson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.
Responsibility
It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
As a Nurse Practitioner for the Drug Development Unit you will support the mission of Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) of optimizing quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. You will be responsible for evaluation, assessment of findings, initial management of problems (with appropriate referrals to physicians) and follow-up management as necessary of selected patients.
You will participate in quality management
You will utilize the peer review process for issues regarding their clinical independence (privileges)
You will participate and contribute to educational opportunities for the purpose of continuous quality improvement
You will serve as primary nurse leading the collaboration of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
You will oversee and direct the care of assistive personnel
You will maintain final accountability for the care given to assigned patients
You should have for this position:
A Master’s Degree
Current licensure in the state of Colorado as a registered nurse
Certified nationally as a Nurse Practitioner and/or graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Advance Practice Registry
BLS & ACLS required
Knowledge of cancer therapies including targeted and immunotherapies and management of side effects. Management of common issues that affect cancer patients.
Knowledge of general internal medicine
Knowledge of genomic testing
Knowledge of end of life management
Knowledge of Clinical Trial Process
The ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members
The ability to manage a team and work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care
Three (3) years nursing experience in an acute care setting
Annual salary range for this position: $109,300 - $130,000
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.