RN - MS/Oncology (Full-Time/Day)
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Oncology RN to join our Medical/Surgical Oncology unit. The George Washington University Hospital is an academic medical center.
Posted Oct 3
- Shift and hours
- Day RN - MS/Oncology (Full-Time/Day)
- Unit and setting
- Medical/Surgical Oncology unit · Hospital We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Oncology RN to join our Medical/Surgical Oncology unit.
- License
- RN licensecurrent state nursing license
- Term
- Permanent RN - MS/Oncology (Full-Time/Day)Full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current state nursing license Current state nursing license.
- Education
- graduate of accredited or NLN-approved RN program Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- Also asks
- effective verbal and written communication skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Also asks
- effective interpersonal skills Effective interpersonal skills
- Also asks
- ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Also asks
- ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
Preferred
- Experience
- one year full time acute care experience Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
- Experience
- three years part time acute care experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Washington staff RN payWashington staff RN postings that state pay run $39/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $44/hr, across 66 postings.
- Pay reviews
- salary offers may be based on education and related experience Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
- BenefitsCompetitive compensationCompetitive Compensation
- BenefitsCareer development opportunities across UHS and 300+ locationsCareer development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug planExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous Paid Time Off
- Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
More benefits (4)
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program
- BenefitsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- administering chemotherapy
- Day to day
- closely monitoring oncology-specific complications such as febrile neutropenia
- Day to day
- monitoring oncological emergencies
- Day to day
- overseeing blood and platelet transfusions
- Hours stated
- Full-Time/Day
- Details
- 395-bed hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center
The workplace
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Since opening…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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Responsibilities
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians
GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Oncology RN to join our Medical/Surgical Oncology unit. As a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital, GW Hospital has earned recognition for its exceptional Cancer care, including Lung Cancer Surgery. As an Oncology/BMT RN, your responsibilities will encompass administering chemotherapy, closely monitoring oncology-specific complications such as febrile neutropenia, oncological emergencies, as well as overseeing blood and platelet transfusions. Your role will involve collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centric care at its best.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- BLS
- Current state nursing license.
- Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
Skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Pay Transparency: To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
EEO Statement : All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Salary: Starting from $43.79 to $60.93 an hour
What's around it?
Washington, DCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- Household income
- $109,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay