Outpatient Oncology/Hematology Infusion RN
Lacey, WA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lacey, Washington
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion RN (Oncology/Hematology)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Setting: Outpatient Cancer Care and Diagnostic Imaging Center
• Unit: Oncology Infusion Clinic
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour day shifts (No weekends or holidays)
• Caseload: Approximately 70 patients per day
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Start Date: ASAP
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-call: Not required
• Local Travelers: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Pending License: Accepted

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Oncology/Hematology infusion nursing)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ONS/ONCC (Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation) required, ONC preferred
  • Chemotherapy certification mandatory (hard stop; must have to administer chemotherapy)
• Experience Considered: Inpatient oncology experience may be considered
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Patient Population

• 85% Hematology/Oncology patients requiring chemotherapy/immunotherapy
• 15% Non-oncology infusions (rheumatology, GI, neurology, pulmonology)

Facility & Charting

• Facility Type: Outpatient Cancer Care and Diagnostic Imaging Center
• Charting System: EPIC

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be current within 45 days of start and cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable
  • Background checks must be updated annually
• State-Specific Checks: Washington State Patrol Search (WSP/WATCH) required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; 7 years for APN/Subcontractors
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; updated annually

Training & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) Certification: Not required for this role
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules required via Aya's LMS platform
  • Modules must be completed prior to start
• Epic Training: Required; candidates must complete Epic modules within a week of orientation

Additional Notes

• No weekend shifts required
• No floating between units
• Local residents within 50 miles are not eligible for travel contract
• Pending licenses accepted with proper documentation
• Hard stop on chemotherapy certification; must be current and valid to administer chemo

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology infusion experience seeking a travel contract in an outpatient cancer care setting with a stable weekday schedule and a high patient volume.