Chemotherapy-Certified Oncology RN
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 402
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Policy: Any color scrubs allowed, no other hospital logos
• Shift Rotation: Rotate Day/Night every other weekend
• Shift Hours:

  • Day: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each)
  • Night: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts/week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend Shifts: Roughly every other weekend, depending on unit needs
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• One month of per diem nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration
• Experience with telemetry monitoring

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required annually (strict exemption policy)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunization or titer documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for telemetry and critical care specialties, minimum 80% overall and 100% lethal rhythms section
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person) required

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Initial schedule based on unit needs; future schedules consider nurse preferences balanced with unit requirements
• Facility requires annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function

This position offers a dynamic oncology nursing role with opportunities to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment, requiring strong clinical skills in chemotherapy administration and telemetry monitoring.