Registered Nurse – Blood and Marrow Transplant
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating day/night (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / Night: 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Unit: 7NE BMT (30-bed unit specializing in blood and marrow transplantation)

Job Description

• Provide adult inpatient care for patients undergoing blood and marrow transplantation.
• Participate in meeting complex care requirements of oncology patients.
• Patient ratio experience preferred: 1:3 or 1:4; 1:5 may be considered.
• May float between similar units, including medical oncology without BMT.
• Weekends required every other weekend.
• No block scheduling unless otherwise posted.
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; possible call-off or on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift per 2-week cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year.
• Experience in bone marrow transplant nursing.
• Prior patient ratio experience of 1:3 or 1:4 preferred; 1:5 may be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Rotating 3x12 hour shifts (day and night).
• Floating between like units may be required.
• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital environment.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Parking cost: Approximately $10.26 daily.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start.
• Must include searches: Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 1, WATCH (WA Access to Criminal History).
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Sex offender and state-specific searches as per Washington state requirements.

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% in dosage calculations).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for Telemetry and critical care units.
• Other unit-specific certifications may apply (e.g., Chemotherapy certification).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (N95 or PAPR) within 9-12 months of start.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or documented declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Required immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series with titer or documented declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical exemption/declination with education module completion.
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies) due prior to start.
• Completion of EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation.
• Various agreements and checklists must be signed prior to start.
• Washington State license complaint clearance required if using WA license.
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in WA.
• Demographic attestation required for multi-state licensed nurses working in WA.

Additional Notes

• Performance evaluation may be requested at assignment end.
• Radiation badges are not provided for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed.
• Parking and other onsite logistics to be arranged by the candidate.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology transplant unit within a prestigious teaching hospital environment, supporting complex patient care with a collaborative team.