Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Navigator, Radiation Medicine

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

Start Date & Schedule

• Must Start On: December 15
• Shifts: Rotating between 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM and 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Licensure & Experience Requirements

• Must have a District of Columbia RN license in hand to submit
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Preferably completed at least 1 travel assignment (or 1 month per diem)
• Oncology experience is a plus
• Nurse Navigator or Nurse Coordinator experience preferred

Role Overview

• Provide care and support to cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
• Responsibilities include patient education, skincare/wound care, assessment of radiation toxicity, and addressing social needs
• Monitor and assess patients for concerning signs or symptoms and coordinate with physicians, residents, or emergency services as needed
• Office duties include chart preparation, disability forms, pharmacy calls, and telephone triage
• Primary patient population: Cancer patients receiving radiation treatment

Clinical Skills Required

• Care and management of ports, Central Line/Implanted Line Care
• Starting IVs (adults)
• Management of Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), Anaphylaxis, Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Sepsis, Spinal Cord Compression
• Neutropenic precautions
• Tracheostomy care/management
• External Radiation therapy (Teletherapy) and radiation safety precautions
• Wound care
• Management of altered mental status, constipation/diarrhea, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, neuropathy

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or ARC certified
• Flu vaccine is required for all employees at this facility

Documentation & Charting

• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multi-state and federal searches
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved exemption)
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended (declination requires mask use)
  • Tdap vaccine preferred within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual updates if applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• EKG competency exam and other competency exams as required by specialty/unit
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years

Summary

This is a travel RN contract position for a Nurse Navigator in Radiation Medicine, focused on oncology patients receiving radiation therapy. The role requires strong clinical skills in oncology nursing, IV therapy, and managing complex patient conditions related to cancer treatment. Candidates must hold a DC RN license, have at least 2 years of experience, and be BLS certified. Compliance with health, background, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.