Locum Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Oncology
Listed compensation
$130-$140/hr
The week · per this posting4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Overview: Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Contract Duration
Immediate start for 6 months, with the possibility of extension
Work Environment: Outpatient Clinic
Primary Responsibilities
Focus on follow-up care for established patients at 3, 6, and 12-month intervals. Duties include coordinating communications with ancillary services, ordering oncology-related diagnostics, and managing prescription refills. Follow-ups will primarily involve patients currently on treatment (pending candidate qualifications). -
Work Schedule
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts). Flexibility in scheduling is preferred.
Call Duties: No Call Responsibilities Associated with This Position.
Patient Volume
Anticipated daily patient load of approximately 20, with additional responsibilities in email management and follow-up communications.
Support Team
Nurse Practitioners will be supported by Medical Assistants and Case Managers for comprehensive care coordination.
Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC
Required Certifications
Candidate must be a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Credentialing Timeline: Estimated 45-60 Days from Submission of Application.
Licensing Considerations
Candidates must be eligible for both Oregon and Washington licenses and DEA registration for both states.
Key Responsibilities
The role focuses on providing follow-up care for established oncology patients and coordinating with ancillary services. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, managing prescription refills, and handling patient communications.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified Nurse Practitioners eligible for licensure and DEA registration in Oregon and Washington. Proficiency with the EPIC EMR system is required for this outpatient clinic role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$281k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $272k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in oncology (np) | ranked against 277 Oncology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $270k–$291k | Oncology median $187k (middle half $160k–$224k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$272k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Oregon | 5 active | 276 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 63% no call · 65% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon Nurse Practitioner listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 11% offer loan repayment265 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology hiring demand | #10 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 days · 5% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 182 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 400 in the last 30 days | 402 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Oncology at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (NP) — ranked against 277 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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