Oncology Infusion RN
Issaquah, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah Campus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Support outpatient MDs in clinic, focusing on infusion needs.
• Requires acute care medical-surgical oncology experience.
• Outpatient oncology experience preferred, with extensive chemotherapy experience.
• Schedule options:

  • Primary: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
  • Alternative: 4 days a week, 9-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• No weekends or call requirements.
• Accepts first-time travelers.
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to work as travelers here.
• Active compact nursing licenses are honored in Washington.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of hematology/oncology experience within the last year.
• Chemotherapy administration experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel staff.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel staff.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Washington State Board of Nursing Multi-State Licensed Nurse Demographic Attestation prior to start if working with an out-of-state compact license.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
• Epic training modules completion required within one week of orientation.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Competency exams and skills checklists must be current and updated annually.

Work Hours and Shift Details

• Night shift available: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM).
• Total 40 hours per week.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• This position supports infusion in an outpatient oncology clinic setting.
• No weekend or on-call duties.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this oncology RN travel contract in Washington.