Registered Nurse - Oncology at UW Medical Center - Northwest

Job Description

UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse to join our new Oncology unit.

4A is an oncology unit serving hematology-oncology and medical-oncology patients. Common diagnoses include lymphoma, sarcoma, and a variety of solid-tumor cancers. This unit specializes in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, management of treatment-related side effects, end-of-life care, and care of cancer-related complications such as pain, immunosuppression, electrolyte imbalances, and organ dysfunction. Specialized equipment includes chemotherapy administration supplies and a carbon-filtered chemotherapy spill PAPR.

This unit is also a resource for central venous access device care and maintenance.

• 36 hours per week (12-hour shifts)
• Variable Day/Night rotations

• Screen patients for oncology treatment
• Place IVs, and initiate, assess and observe patients during infusions
• Provide procedural support
• Document all activities in the Electronic Medical Record
• Provide care management education for patients and their families

• One year of current or recent oncology nursing experience
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• Active BLS Certification

Pay Range Minimum: $45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

• BSN (or higher degree) Premium - $1.00/hour
• Certification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hour
• Night Shift Premium - $5.00/hour
• Evening Shift Premium - $3.00/hour
• Weekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour
• Sunday Night Premium - $3.00/hour
• Overtime Pay - $5000
• Relocation Assistance (for eligible new employees)

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Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Northwest

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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