Oncology Registered Nurse
Olympia, Washington
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Position on a Med Surg/Oncology unit (3rd Floor Tower)
• Oncology experience required; Oncology certification preferred but not required
• 3 years Med Surg experience preferred
• Charting system: EPIC
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care with 325 staffed beds
• Start date: ASAP
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of Oncology nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - verify if required based on clinical track
• Chemotherapy certification (verify if required)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM, IV Certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, MAB) as applicable per clinical track
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required (e.g., EFM for L&D RNs)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only) required unless exempted
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer or declination)
  • 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 (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates

Background & Verification

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include:

  • SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested
• State-specific background checks and registry searches as required by Washington state law

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) may be required depending on region
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities within the system
• All required documents and certifications must be current and uploaded prior to start

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position; local residents within 50 miles are not eligible
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Oncology experience is mandatory; certification preferred but not required
• Night shift with 36 hours per week (3x12 hour shifts)
• EPIC charting system used

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Oncology RN travel contract position in Olympia, WA.