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Med Surg RN Oncology

Careerwebsite · Kentucky

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FULL-TIME Posted Sep 27, 2026 90K–120K a year

Job Description

Location: Northern

George Washington University Hospital seeks a Med Surg RN Oncology for full-time day shifts on a high-acuity oncology/medical-surgical unit. As part of a 395-bed academic medical center in Washington, DC, you will care for complex adult patients receiving cancer therapies and tertiary-level services. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication and chemotherapy administration (if certified), care coordination, and patient/family education. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with physicians, learners, and researchers, contributing to quality, safety, and evidence-based practice while advancing your skills in academic medicine.
• Deliver evidence-based med-surg oncology nursing care to a diverse adult patient population
• Administer medications, chemotherapy/biotherapy (if certified), and treatments safely and accurately
• Continuously assess, monitor, and document patient status using EHR systems
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams on care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Precept and mentor students and new staff in an academic teaching environment
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice projects
• Support research activities and implementation of new protocols and technologies
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and culturally competent care
• Work rotating day shifts with occasional weekends/holidays as required by the unit
• Oncology nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• IV therapy and central line management
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Patient and family education
• Evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Active RN license in DC (or compact equivalent as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained shortly after hire
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification preferred
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

Additional Details

State
Kentucky
Country
US
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