Oncology Chemotherapy RN
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Seattle, WA

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Chemo Certified)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in oncology nursing; outpatient oncology experience considered for Medical-Surgical RNs
• First-Time Travel Nurses: Accepted
• Floating: Yes, within all Medical-Surgical units of the hospital; no floating to sister hospitals
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Clinical Responsibilities & Special Notes

• Care for patients with lymphoma, solid tumors, and sarcoma
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy with appropriate precautions
• Port access and central venous catheter (CVC) maintenance
• IV starts and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) management
• Use of lift equipment and telemetry monitoring (3x)
• May need to transport patients to procedures/testing

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Chemotherapy Certification

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Chemotherapy certification (CHEMO)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide and sex offender registries
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Various federal and state background checks (OIG, SAM, EPLS/GSA)
• WA State WATCH background check required
• Physical exam and 10-panel drug screen required (Aya-specific, not facility)
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific mask models preferred)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccines, or documented history)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination for tracking

Facility & System Information

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, Level 4 Trauma Center
• 281 staffed beds
• Electronic medical record system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking available at a monthly cost

Additional Notes

• Call is optional, not mandatory
• Guaranteed hours subject to census; may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle
• Candidates must complete an EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation prior to start
• Photo for badge required before orientation (DMV style, no selfies)
• Various facility-specific agreements and training modules required prior to start
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington (if applicable)
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific and facility-specific documentation and training requirements prior to assignment start

This position is ideal for oncology RNs with chemotherapy certification seeking a night shift travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on oncology care.