BMT Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

BMT Registered Nurse

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

Unit and Facility

• Unit: 7NE BMT, a 30-bed adult inpatient unit specializing in care of patients undergoing blood and marrow transplantation, providing care for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
• Facility: Magnet, teaching center, 637 staffed beds
• Float Scope: May float between like units. The manager decides whether the traveler fits best on 7NE or 8SA (medical oncology, same population without BMT).

Schedule

• Shifts: Day (4x12) 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, or Night (4x12) 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM; rotating/variable
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: N/A
• Block Schedule: Not open to accommodating a block schedule unless the posted schedule says otherwise
• Low Census: Healthcare providers may be called off without charge or placed on call in 4-hour increments, up to one shift's worth of hours in a 2-week cycle

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Bone Marrow Transplant experience of 2 years, with BMT experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Oncology experience (minimum 2 years)
• Experience with Epic

Certifications and Competencies

The source lists the following, noting that required certifications are set by unit and should be confirmed in the unit job description:

• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification
• EFM (online certifications acceptable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam, required for RNs (must score 80% in dosage calculations and show score breakdown)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam, required for this unit
• Competency Exam, required
• Infusion pump integration video with attestation, required for all RNs

Background and Employment Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start (includes county, nationwide, sex offender, and WA WATCH searches)
• Driving-related offenses, including DUIs, do not disqualify candidates
• HHS/OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
• Education verification required for all RNs; transcript or diploma may be required if the degree is not clearly verified
• Social Security card, only if used for I-9
• Washington License Complaint Clearance required for WA license holders (not required for compact licenses)
• Multi-state (compact) license holders working in Washington must complete a 6-hour suicide prevention training and a demographic attestation before starting

Health Requirements

• Physical: Physical health statement signed by a physician within 1 year of start
• TB: Two PPDs (first within 12 months, second within 90 days), or a QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days. Positive TB requires proof of the positive test, a negative chest X-ray, and an annual TB questionnaire within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years; measles, mumps, and rubella each require a positive titer or 2 vaccines; hepatitis B requires a titer and full series or a declination; varicella requires a titer or 2 vaccines (history of disease not accepted at this facility); COVID vaccination or declination for tracking
• Influenza: Vaccine or declination required during flu season (09/29 to 03/31); documentation due by 11/13
• Respirator Fit Test: Required within 9 to 12 months of start (the source lists both timeframes); N95 fit test documentation must include size, make/model, date, and results
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start

Other Notes

• Facility badge photo due the Monday before start (DMV-style, no selfies)
• Traveler should expect email setup and learning modules before start
• Accepts first-time travelers