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: 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)