Oncology Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Oncology RN
• Start Date: February 9
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (or MS/Telemetry experience considered)
• First-Timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes (unless schedule states otherwise)
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Clinical Requirements & Experience

• Chemotherapy experience required
• Chemotherapy symptom management
• Blood product administration experience
• Experience with central lines, tunneled and non-tunneled ports
• Most patients receive chemotherapy and many are neutropenic
• Unexpected admissions typically for neutropenic fevers

Work Environment

• Magnet designated, teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 637
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Parking cost: Approx. $10.26 daily

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Multiple background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and state-specific WA WATCH search
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
  • Chemotherapy certification
  • Other unit-specific certifications may apply (refer to unit job description)
• Competency exams required:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency (80% minimum in dosage calculations)
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (may be required)
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge, PCIS and Pyxis agreements, department checklist, email setup, and license complaint clearance
• Physical exam and fit mask test required (fit test within 9-12 months of start)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination for tracking
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency, not facility)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Performance evaluations 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
• Candidates must complete EPIC/Alaris integration video and attestation prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Oncology RN with at least 2 years of oncology or MS/Telemetry experience. The role requires chemotherapy and blood product administration expertise, weekend availability, and multiple certifications and health clearances. The position is based in a Magnet, teaching hospital with EPIC charting and a 1:4 patient ratio. Prior travel experience is not required.