Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Falls Church, VA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Breakdown – Benign Hematology Nurse Navigator

Shift & Scheduling

• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM..
• Scheduling preferences may be considered.
• No block scheduling confirmation.
• No weekends.
• No on-call requirements.
• No holiday requirements.
• No floating.

3. Experience & Certifications

Mandatory requirements

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification.
• Chemotherapy administration experience.
• Immunotherapy and biotherapy administration experience.
• Blood product administration experience.
• Mediport access.
• Peripheral IV placement.

4. Required Clinical Skills

• Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy administration.
• Blood product transfusions.
• Antibiotics and supportive medications.
• Antiemetics and hydration.
• Mediport access.
• Peripheral IV insertion.
• Venipuncture.
• PICC and central line care.
• Emergency response, CPR and AED.
• EPIC documentation.

5. Patient Population

• Pediatric hematology patients.
• Oncology patients.
• Patients with autoimmune and rare diseases.

Common conditions include:

• Sickle Cell Disease
• Beta Thalassemia
• Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Neuroblastoma
• Osteosarcoma
• Medulloblastoma
• Lupus
• Myasthenia Gravis

6. Unit Details

• 1 RN : 4–5 patients.
• Maximum 24 infusions per day.
• Average 14–15 patients daily.
• 11 MDs and 7 NPs/PAs.
• 13 RNs, 2 orienting RNs, 2 Clinical Technicians.
• EPIC system required.

7. Other Important Information

• Scrubs: Navy bottoms with navy/patterned tops or pediatric-appropriate T-shirts.
• Orientation provided for infusion skills and access procedures.
• No floating.
• Hospital cancellation policy:
  • 2 shifts per 12 weeks.
  • 3 shifts per 13 weeks or more.