Moving to Virginia- would love job advice

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Hello -

I am a pediatric hem/onc nurse but have also cared for adults for years. I would prefer to stay in oncology and my husband is military . Moving to Fairfax/Manassas area in 6 weeks. Any hospitals to check out?

Thanks !

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Check out the INOVA health system, many facilities to choose from. There is also Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, owned by Novant. I only have personal experience with INOVA, I worked at one of their ERs for 6 years before I joined the Army and moved from Virginia.

The commute in the area is pretty terrible, I would definitely consider distance in making any employment decisions.

If you are considering employment with a DOD facility, you might consider Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. I am pretty sure they have heme-onc and getting into a GS position might be helpful if/when you PCS again.

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Thank you so much!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Thank you so much!

Do you know where in the area you'll be living? There is also a hospital in Reston (Reston Hospital Center) as well as Arlington (Virginia Hospital Center). You have lots of options in the area. If you are closer to DC, there are more!

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I think we will be in Manassas

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