Oncology Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Most patients are receiving chemotherapy and many are neutropenic
• Common unexpected admissions for neutropenic fevers
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
• Weekend work required unless otherwise posted
• Block scheduling generally not accommodated
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: maximum 1 week

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Chemotherapy symptom management experience
• Blood product administration experience
• Experience with central lines and non-tunneled ports

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must run checks on current and former legal names and known aliases
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript acceptable for RNs)
• Sex offender search and state-specific background checks required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam signed by a physician within 1 year of start (required by agency)
• Fit mask test required within 9-12 months of start (3M N95 masks preferred)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or documented declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
• Required immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (documentation of vaccination series and titer or 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

Additional Facility Requirements

• EPIC electronic health record system used for charting
• Magnet and teaching hospital environment
• Scrubs: any color allowed; scrubs provided for OR personnel
• Parking fee applies (approx. $10 daily)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Candidates must watch EPIC/Alaris infusion pump integration video and complete attestation
• Photo (DMV style) required for badge, due Monday prior to start
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start
• WA multi-state licensed nurses must complete suicide prevention training and demographic attestation if applicable

Notes

• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location only)
• Radiation badges no longer provided by agency for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with chemotherapy expertise seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital setting. Weekend availability and flexibility within the hospital are required.