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Registered Nurse - Marrow Transplant Unit

You'll give chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN, lipids and PCA, and manage multiple IV medications for compatibility.

Eligibility
OncologyBone Marrow TransplantMed surgTelemetry

Posted Jul 31

Shift and hours
Nights: 7:30PM-8:00AM for six shifts, plus one midnight-8AM shift, per pay period Night shift, 7:30PM to 08:00AM (6 shifts) and 12:00AM to 08:00AM (1 shift) per pay period.
Unit and setting
Marrow Transplant Unit · Military Possess in-depth knowledge of the expected side effects of cancer treatments.cancer patients receiving treatment
License
RN license Unrestricted RN license in any US state, territory or DC
Term
Travel Work scheduleFull-timeTravel RequiredNot requiredFull-time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Unrestricted RN license in any US state, territory or DC
Education
Graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE when the program was completed (other alternatives listed in the posting)
Also asks
U.S. citizen (non-citizens only when citizens cannot be recruited)
Also asks
Urinalysis drug screen before appointment All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Also asks
Pass pre-employment physical Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Also asks
Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or medical/religious exemption required for VA health care personnel It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Also asks
Subject to background and security investigation Subject to background/security investigation.

Preferred

Certification
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card
Certification
OCN or TCTCN certification Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN)
Experience
2+ years inpatient med/surg experience Minimum of two years inpatient Acute Care Med/Surg experience
Experience
1+ year chemotherapy/immunotherapy experience Minimum of one year of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy experience
Also asks
Central line and port management competency Central Line IV / Port Management Competency

What it pays

Against similar roles
Washington travel median is $119k/yrWashington travel postings that state pay run $97k/yr to $144k/yr, the middle half $109k/yr to $133k/yr, across 98 postings. This posting's $87k/yr to $161k/yr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Bonus
Potential performance awards Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Bonus
Student loan repayment up to $200,000 over one to five years through EDRP EDRP approval, with application within four months of appointment
Pay reviews
Starting pay depends on education and years of practice Education and length of practice will be considered in determining salary (grade and step).

Benefits

  • Benefits50 paid days off a year: 26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidaysPaid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
  • BenefitsFederal pension (5-year vesting) plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributionRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
  • BenefitsFederal health, vision, dental, term life and long-term care insuranceInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
  • Competitive salary ($87,285 - $161,201 per year)
  • Regular salary increases
  • Potential for performance awards
More benefits (9)
  • 50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
  • Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
  • Loan repayment program
  • Compressed/Flexible work schedule authorized
  • 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% match

The role and schedule

Day to day
chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN, lipids and PCA Administers chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN, lipids, PCA, and manages multiple IV medications while checking for compatibility.
Day to day
blood products and stem cell infusions Administers blood products and stem cells through an IV catheter.
Day to day
telemetry monitoring and rhythm-change response Monitors telemetry and responds to rhythm changes timely.
Day to day
patient and family teaching and discharge planning Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
Day to day
inpatient and outpatient work Works both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Union
Union-represented position Represented by a unionYes
Weekends
Occasional weekends Occasional weekends and holidays.
Holidays
Occasional holidays
Details
No telework Telework: Not available
Details
In-person only, not a virtual position Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Details
Compressed/flexible schedules authorized Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
Details
No relocation or recruitment incentives Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Details
First consideration goes to current permanent VA Puget Sound employees First consideration will be given to current, permanent employees of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
Details
Announcement is already closed This job announcement has closed

The workplace

Veterans Health Administration
Health system employer
Address
1660 S. COLUMBIAN WAY, SEATTLE, WA, 98108

Workplace: SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM).

About SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)

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  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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Registered Nurse - Marrow Transplant Unit

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

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  • Duties
  • Requirements
  • How you will be evaluated
  • Required documents
  • How to apply

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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Hiring complete

Open date: 07/31/2026 Closed date: 08/07/2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Seattle, WA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

  • Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed
  • No
  • Salary
  • $87,285 - $161,201 per year

Education and length of practice will be considered in determining salary (grade and step).

Pay scale & grade

VN 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-timeTravel RequiredNot required

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0610 Nurse

Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a unionYes

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceOtherPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure requiredNo

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement numberCBSV-13021902-26-SJMControl number878832200

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First consideration will be given to current, permanent employees of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties

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Duties may include but are not limited to

  • Possess in-depth knowledge of the expected side effects of cancer treatments.
  • Review lab results and their implications.
  • Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately.
  • Monitors telemetry and responds to rhythm changes timely.
  • Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
  • Administers blood products and stem cells through an IV catheter.
  • Administers chemotherapy, IV fluids, TPN, lipids, PCA, and manages multiple IV medications while checking for compatibility.
  • Works both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule

Night shift, 7:30PM to 08:00AM (6 shifts) and 12:00AM to 08:00AM (1 shift) per pay period. Occasional weekends and holidays.

Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U. S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

  • English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U. S. C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware ( ICD).
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online…

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Seattle, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,030/mo
Household income
$123,860/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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