Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel contract in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). This opportunity places you in a leading healthcare facility in the nation's capital, providing specialized oncology nursing care to adult patients. Join our healthcare team and experience the vibrant culture and history of Washington, DC while making a meaningful impact in cancer care.

Radiation Oncology RN Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (DC nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Unit: Radiation Oncology
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day Shift, 8-hour shifts (08:00 - 17:00), Monday through Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660 - $1780
• Patient Population: Adult oncology patients (Daily census: 30-40)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Oncology RN experience (Radiation Oncology nursing preferred)
• Active DC Registered Nurse license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment (will screen if less)
• Two (2) supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Radiation Oncology Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to adult oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy
• Manage and care for ports, central lines, and implanted lines
• Respond to acute oncologic emergencies including Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Anaphylaxis, Sepsis, Hemorrhage, and Spinal Cord Compression
• Implement neutropenic precautions and radiation safety protocols
• Perform tracheostomy care and management
• Educate patients and families on radiation treatment plans, side effect management, and simulation procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members including social workers and nutritionists
• Assist with new consults, dental referrals, and telephone triage
• Prepare charts, complete disability forms, and handle pharmacy calls
• Start IVs and provide care for patients with various cancer diagnoses (prostate, breast, colorectal, cervical/endometrial, head and neck, lung)

Apply now to join our Washington, DC healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Take the next step in your travel nursing career today!

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