Nursing at Fred Hutch

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, nurses are the backbone of the life-changing work we do. As caregivers and researchers, our nurses are fundamental to providing excellent patient care. Their knowledge, leadership and commitment help drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients.

Nurses are integral members of any health care team, and at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, our nurses are vital to the delivery of individualized, evidence-based and compassionate oncology care. Driven by our belief that we are truly “better together,” Fred Hutch nurses answer the call to action to guide and support patients along the continuum of cancer care in a collaborative and innovative health care environment.

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Career Growth at Fred Hutch

Nurses can progress to clinic leadership roles by becoming preceptors, supervisors, managers or professional practice coordinators and can serve on various nursing committees. Fred Hutch nurses at every level are encouraged to participate in scholarly inquiry and quality improvement and present their work in local, national and international professional conferences and publications.

Nursing Departments and Services

Nurses can be found in many different roles at Fred Hutch. Our nurses are partners, decision-makers, researchers — and life-changers.

Our nurses work with leading-edge science, which offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth. 

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Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

Nurses are integral members of any health care team, and at Fred Hutch, our nurses are vital to the delivery of individualized, evidence-based and compassionate oncology care.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about nursing at Fred Hutch.

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Research and Clinical Trials Nursing

Nurses play a key role in Fred Hutch research and the conduct of clinical trials. They take ownership for developing implementation plans and creating research orders to best support the needs of its patients.

Fred Hutch nurses promote the art and science of oncology nursing by writing abstracts, publishing articles and presenting at conferences all over the world. 

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What does it mean to be a nurse at Fred Hutch? Watch the video to find out what our nurses say about what it means to be a nurse at Fred Hutch.

Nursing Opportunities at Fred Hutch

Nursing and Nursing Support

Fred Hutch nurses are partners, decision-makers, researchers — and life-changers. Our nurses work with leading-edge science, which offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth. 

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Advanced Practice Providers

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are valued team members in nearly every specialty area at Fred Hutch including oncology, hematology, surgery, pain service, palliative care and stem cell transplant.

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Allied Health

Health care management, pharmacy, social work and clinical technology all have an integral role to play in the care and treatment of our patients. All our allied health professionals are valued for their diverse skills and talent.

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Contact a Nurse Recruiter Directly for More Information

Katrina McDonald

Nurse Recruiter

Will Lane

Nurse Recruiter

Nursing Professional Development

Many leadership and professional development opportunities are available to Fred Hutch nurses who are looking to expand their role or grow their skill set. Nurses may seek advanced roles within departments such as quality, regulatory affairs, education or program development.

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Scholarships

Fred Hutch supports the following scholarship opportunities for nurses to grow their nursing practice through education and professional development.

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Residency Programs

Fred Hutch supports the education and growth of students, novice nurses and experienced nurses through a variety of specialized training and residency programs. 

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Continuing Education

Fred Hutch’s Clinical Continuing Education (CE) Library has a robust range of live and pre-recorded classes and webinars from world-renowned experts in cancer care. Access is available to staff and students at all Fred Hutch locations, network affiliate sites and academic partner institutions.

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