Blood and Marrow Transplant RN
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: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
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 managing complex care needs of oncology patients.
• Patient ratio experience preferred: 1:3 or 1:4; 1:5 considered.
• May float between similar units (7NE or 8SA medical oncology).
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No block scheduling accommodations unless otherwise posted.
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted during low census; on-call or call-off policies apply.

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, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 preferred; 1:5 considered.
• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience required.
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week.
• Floating between oncology units may be required.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital environment.
• Charting system: EPIC.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, OIG, SAM, EPLS/GSA, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• Social Security card (if used on I9).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (N95 or PAPR if needed).
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 1 year.
• Immunizations and titers required or declinations accepted for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (vaccines or titer; history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series completion or declination with waiver)
  • Influenza vaccination or medical exemption/declination with education module completion
  • COVID vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes)
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative PPD or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.
• EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation required prior to start.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, department checklist, and PCIS agreement must be completed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Performance evaluations may be requested at the end of the assignment.
• Parking cost approximately $10.26 daily.
• Scrub color is flexible; scrubs provided for OR personnel.
• IT support available 24/7 for email and system access setup.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific training and competency exams as applicable.

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