Outpatient Infusion RN
Lacey, Washington
Providence Regional Cancer System - Lacey

Job Opportunity: Infusion Registered Nurse

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient infusion/oncology setting.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per day (typically 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM). Start times usually between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM.
• No holidays or weekend shifts required.
• Patient population includes oncology patients receiving chemotherapy/immunotherapy, hematology patients, and non-oncology infusions (rheumatology, GI, neurology, pulmonology).
• Approximately 85% hematology/oncology and 15% non-oncology infusions.
• Shifts may vary and may extend until the last patient is seen.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of infusion experience, with infusion experience within the last year required.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Oncology experience.
• Chemotherapy certification (CHEMO).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with IM subcutaneous injections.
• Experience with therapeutic phlebotomy.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (required if international education).
• NURSYS verification for RN license.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Epic system training modules completion required within a week of orientation (transcripts required).

Additional Information

• Must be willing to float to other nearby facilities if needed.
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background).
• Washington state-specific requirements include multi-state licensed nurse demographic attestation if working with an out-of-state compact license.
• Background checks and state-specific searches required per Washington state law.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced infusion RN with oncology and infusion center experience, working weekdays in an outpatient infusion setting. The role requires chemotherapy certification and BLS, with a preference for OCN certification. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and training requirements to comply with facility and state regulations.