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

Advance your oncology nursing career with a 13-week travel assignment as an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator in Washington, DC (Georgetown, zip code 20007). Join a leading Radiation Medicine healthcare team, providing expert clinical support and patient education to adult cancer patients receiving outpatient radiation therapy. Experience the vibrant Georgetown neighborhood while making a meaningful impact in cancer care.

Oncology RN Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20007 (Georgetown) – DC healthcare jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing – Oncology RN, Nurse Navigator
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient Radiation Treatment Center
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating day shifts (8-hour shifts: 13:00-21:00 and 12:00-20:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1770 - $1900
• EMR System: Cerner
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; oncology nursing or nurse navigator/coordinator experience preferred
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment preferred; strong clinical experience considered
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in care and management of ports, central/implanted lines, IV starts, and wound care
• Experience with acute tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression, neutropenic precautions, tracheostomy care, external radiation therapy, and radiation safety
• Strong assessment, patient education, and care coordination skills
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Oncology Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as Nurse Navigator for adult oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy
• Deliver patient education, clinical support, and guidance throughout the cancer treatment journey
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor for radiation toxicity and related symptoms (altered mental status, GI disturbances, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, neuropathy)
• Provide wound care and skin management for radiation therapy patients
• Coordinate patient appointments, prepare charts, complete disability forms, and manage pharmacy communications
• Conduct telephone triage, address patient concerns, and escalate to physicians or emergency services as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care
• Document all care and communications accurately in Cerner EMR

Apply now to join a top healthcare team in Washington, DC! Take the next step in your oncology nursing career and explore rewarding DC nursing jobs in Georgetown while making a difference in cancer care.

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