Outpatient Oncology Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Role: Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Lombardi (Outpatient) Oncology
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 days)
• Work Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient Oncology
• Specialty: Medical Oncology / Hematology (malignant and benign)

Requirements

• Licensure: Must have a valid DC nursing license in hand
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology nursing
  • Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
  • Preferred: OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse), ONS/ONCC certifications
• Skills:

  • Recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
  • Care coordination
  • Isolation and neutropenic precautions
  • Telephone triage
  • Psychosocial care and symptom management
• Preferred Skills: Experience caring for patients with cancers including bladder/kidney, brain, breast, colorectal, ENT, leukemia/blood dyscrasias, and hematology

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (or approved medical/religious exemption)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year (with annual updates)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Other immunizations/documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during employment
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years

Additional Notes

• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and other competency exams required as applicable
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual
• Facility-specific photo for badge required

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with prior travel experience seeking a 13-week contract in the Washington, DC area.