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Locum Tenens Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Flexible Schedule

ATC West Healthcare Services

Last Updated: 8/19/25

Job Description

Position Overview
An established cancer center in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Locum Tenens Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient coverage. This opportunity arises from the recent resignation of a full-time Hem/Onc physician. The selected NP will work alongside a part-time Hem/Onc, a breast surgeon, a surgical oncologist, and radiation oncologists.

Assignment Details

  • Start Date: August 11, 2025 (or as soon as credentialed)

  • Duration: Ongoing until permanent provider is hired

  • Schedule Options:

    • 3 days/week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8 hours/day)

    • 5 days/week – Monday–Friday (8 hours/day)

  • Setting: Primarily outpatient, with some inpatient consults/rounding

  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric (Spanish-speaking patients; interpreter support available)

  • Practice Mix: 25% Hematology | 75% Oncology | 0% Internal Medicine

  • Patient Volume:

    • Outpatient: ≤10 patients/day

    • Inpatient: ≤2 patients/day

    • Overall panel: ~70–80 patients, primarily chronic management (low emergent cases)

  • EMR: EPIC

Team & Support

  • 0.5 FTE Hem/Onc physician

  • 1 Breast Surgeon, 1 Surgical Oncologist, 2 Radiation Oncologists

  • Patient Navigator, Social Worker, Medical Assistant, and Practice Manager

  • Chemotherapy not administered onsite (performed at infusion center located 2 miles away)

  • Radiation Oncologists on-site during coverage

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Conduct outpatient visits and inpatient rounding as needed

  • Participate in tumor board discussions

  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and tests

  • Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans

  • Required Procedures:

    • Intracavitary/Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

    • Intrathecal Chemotherapy

    • Fine Needle Aspiration/Biopsy

    • Management of VAD/CV Catheters

Travel & Reimbursement

  • Flight, hotel, rental car, and mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

  • For long-term engagements, extended stay or Airbnb is preferred (Marriott Courtyard Silver Spring recommended)

  • Local candidates strongly preferred and prioritized; full travel considered

Credentialing

  • Standard timeframe: 3 months

  • Emergency privileges may be granted once initial application is submitted

Requirements

  • Active Maryland NP Licenserequired at time of submission

  • Active DEA and CDSrequired at time of submission

  • Board Certified Hematology/Oncology NP – required

  • BLS or ACLS certification – required to obtain privileges

  • Note in submission whether available for 3 or 5 days/week

  • Must indicate travel origin (local providers prioritized)



Company Details

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