Locum Tenens Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Flexible Schedule
ATC West Healthcare Services
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
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Start Date: August 11, 2025 (or as soon as credentialed)
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Duration: Ongoing until permanent provider is hired
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Schedule Options:
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3 days/week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday (8 hours/day)
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5 days/week – Monday–Friday (8 hours/day)
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Setting: Primarily outpatient, with some inpatient consults/rounding
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Patient Population: Adult and geriatric (Spanish-speaking patients; interpreter support available)
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Practice Mix: 25% Hematology | 75% Oncology | 0% Internal Medicine
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Patient Volume:
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Outpatient: ≤10 patients/day
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Inpatient: ≤2 patients/day
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Overall panel: ~70–80 patients, primarily chronic management (low emergent cases)
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EMR: EPIC
Team & Support
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0.5 FTE Hem/Onc physician
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1 Breast Surgeon, 1 Surgical Oncologist, 2 Radiation Oncologists
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Patient Navigator, Social Worker, Medical Assistant, and Practice Manager
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Chemotherapy not administered onsite (performed at infusion center located 2 miles away)
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Radiation Oncologists on-site during coverage
Clinical Responsibilities
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Conduct outpatient visits and inpatient rounding as needed
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Participate in tumor board discussions
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Order and interpret labs, imaging, and tests
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Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
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Required Procedures:
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Intracavitary/Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
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Intrathecal Chemotherapy
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Fine Needle Aspiration/Biopsy
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Management of VAD/CV Catheters
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Travel & Reimbursement
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Flight, hotel, rental car, and mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
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For long-term engagements, extended stay or Airbnb is preferred (Marriott Courtyard Silver Spring recommended)
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Local candidates strongly preferred and prioritized; full travel considered
Credentialing
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Standard timeframe: 3 months
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Emergency privileges may be granted once initial application is submitted
Requirements
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Active Maryland NP License – required at time of submission
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Active DEA and CDS – required at time of submission
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Board Certified Hematology/Oncology NP – required
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BLS or ACLS certification – required to obtain privileges
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Note in submission whether available for 3 or 5 days/week
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Must indicate travel origin (local providers prioritized)
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