Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Company: LocumTenens
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

A large medical center, part of large health system, is seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage. Tacoma, WA, situated on beautiful Puget Sound, has a wealth of cultural opportunities, outdoor activities, restaurants, parks, and wildlife. Point Defiance Park brings visitors and residents in touch with fine beaches, hiking through old-growth forests, botanical gardens, and historic sites. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling with either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, plus 1:4 night/weekend call. The role includes seeing patients for survivorship, advance care planning (ACP), chemo state visits, benign hematology consultations, and pre-chemo follow-ups. The practice involves 60% oncology (primarily solid tumors) and 40% hematology, with no bone marrow transplants or leukemia cases. The EMR system used is EPIC/Beacon, and experience with these systems is a plus. The credentialing timeline is 90 days, and the team is well-supported with MAs and RNs. Both PA and ARNP candidates will be considered. Dates Needed: April - Ongoing Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:4 (nights and weekends) Case Load/PPD: max of 12 ppd Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic Assignment Duration: Locums Number of New Consults: 0-1 Treatment Types: 60% Oncology, 40% Hematology Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Patient Population: Adults Support Staff: 20+ office staff, RN's, MA's, other APP's Government: No Reference ID: ORD-188447-NP-WA Employment Type: Contract

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