Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Nurse Navigator for a Radiation Oncology position requiring a DC RN license and a strong oncology background, including extensive experience managing oncologic emergencies and radiation therapy patients.

Details

• Work setting is a Radiation Oncology unit within an academic teaching hospital
• Primary patient population consists of cancer patients receiving radiation treatment
• Office duties include chart preparation, disability form completion, pharmacy calls, and telephone triage
• Administers IVs to adult patients and manages ports and central/implanted lines
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Active DC RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Extensive oncology nursing experience required
• At least 1 completed travel assignment required
• Proficiency in oncologic emergency management: ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression, and neutropenic precautions
• Proficiency in IV therapy and infusions, including port care, central line blood draws, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Proficiency in external radiation therapy (teletherapy) and radiation safety precautions
• Proficiency in symptom management: nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, dysphagia, edema, constipation/diarrhea, and altered skin/mucous membrane integrity
• Proficiency in wound care and tracheostomy care/management
• 2 supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the past 3 years
• Flu vaccine required
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nurse navigator experience or nurse coordinator experience is a plus
• Responsibilities include patient education, skin and wound care, radiation toxicity assessment, and addressing patient social needs
• Nurses assess and triage signs and symptoms of concern and consult with attending physicians, residents, or emergency services as appropriate
• Candidates who have previously worked for MedStar must have been separated for a minimum of one year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; no more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, and all RTO must be disclosed upfront
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; a driver's license must be provided to verify a candidate's address for local status determination
• Interviews with the manager are not guaranteed — candidates should be comfortable proceeding without one
• Facility-specific compliance modules must be completed within one week of contract signing
• Labs and DS appointments must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing