Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Infusion Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, every other weekend coverage
Work Setting: Infusion Center, Outpatient Oncology
Preferred Experience: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Inpatient Oncology

Job Description

• Clinical Nurse Coordinator role focused on outpatient oncology infusion services.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Must have current District of Columbia RN license at time of application.
• Facility requires annual flu vaccination (or approved exemption).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in District of Columbia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of infusion nursing experience, including infusion experience within the last year.
• Oncology nursing experience.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Skills in biotherapy and chemotherapy administration.
• Proficient in IV therapy and infusions.
• Competent in medication administration.
• Skilled in management of oncologic emergencies.
• Experience administering IV push narcotic agents.
• Knowledgeable in isolation and neutropenic precautions.
• Proficient in symptom management.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches.
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella immunity
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations.
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and annually thereafter.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules 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 and license verification.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required within 3 years of start.
• EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit assignment.

Notes

• Weekend coverage is every other weekend.
• Must be willing to float to units of similar or lower acuity.
• Flu vaccine is mandatory unless medically or religiously exempted with facility approval.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology infusion nurses with travel experience seeking a 13-week contract in Washington, DC.