Location: Kennewick, WA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 05-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day, 5x8)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer and manage IV therapies and infusions safely and competently
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs and access and manage implanted ports
• Operate and monitor infusion pumps and continuous chemotherapy infusions
• Safely prepare, administer, and monitor chemotherapy and biotherapy per policy
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies such as anaphylaxis and extravasation
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate abnormal lab values to the team
• Provide patient and family education on treatment, side effect management, and aftercare
• Coordinate care with pharmacy, phlebotomy, interdisciplinary supports, and providers
• Follow proper body fluid handling and cytotoxic spill management procedures
• Participate in unit-based quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice (active) is expected
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience; IV infusion/therapy experience required
• BLS certification required
• ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification preferred; chemo fundamentals card preferred
• Competence with Epic charting is required
• Experience with starting/maintaining IVs, accessing/managing ports, and central line blood draws
• Familiarity with immunotherapy, biotherapy, and cytotoxic therapy handling is a plus
• Strong patient education, care coordination, and telephone triage skills
• Travel experience is not required; seasoned travelers are preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• IV therapy and infusion management best practices
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring (IV push, continuous infusions, oral agents)
• Infusion pump operation and troubleshooting
• Accessing and managing ports and performing central line blood draws
• Recognition and management of infusion-related adverse events and oncologic emergencies
• Epic electronic charting and documentation workflows
• Patient and family education techniques and psychosocial support
• Care coordination across multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you and yours are covered
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you save for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and stay well
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Supportive team culture — you will be valued and heard every shift
• Referral bonus program to reward you for recommending great teammates
• Orientation and a 40-hour onboarding to set you up for success
• Opportunities for professional development and oncology-focused training

Travel Perks: Explore Kennewick, WA

Kennewick sits in the scenic Tri-Cities region along the Columbia River. When you’re off duty you can wander Columbia Park and the riverfront, ride or walk portions of the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, explore local wineries and tasting rooms across the region, visit the REACH Museum in nearby Richland to learn local natural and cultural history, tackle a hike up Badger Mountain for panoramic views, or enjoy farmers markets and local breweries. Weekend trips to Walla Walla wine country or outdoor recreation along the Columbia are easy and rewarding.

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