Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Needham, MA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 63923178 Shift: 8H Day Description: Contract Guarantee hours= 72 Hours Biweekly on all Assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time worked Requisition Comments and Notes:Job SummaryMedical Surgical Oncology Floor Nurse Coordinator (CAR-T) Boston, Massachusetts. The CAR-T Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical coordinator for patients undergoing cellular therapy, including Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy and other immune effector cell therapies. The role coordinates care across the continuum of treatment, ensuring compliance with institutional, regulatory, sponsor, and manufacturer requirements while supporting timely, patient-centered treatment delivery. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.Job DetailsSchedule: Mon Fri, Hours between 7:00 AM 5:00 PM, 8H shift; minimum 40 hours per week - could be 9-5, 8-4, 7-3 depending on clinic schedulesRequired Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA)); experience with electronic medical record (Epic); working knowledge of malignant hematology; familiarity with Microsoft products; license required on the first dayPreferred Qualifications: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred; Epic preferredResponsibilities:Coordinate all phases of CAR-T therapy, including referral, evaluation, leukapheresis, bridging therapy, lymphodepletion, infusion, and post-treatment monitoringServe as the primary point of contact for patients and caregivers throughout the treatment journeyFacilitate timely scheduling of consultations, procedures, imaging, laboratory studies, and treatment appointmentsMonitor patient progress and identify barriers to care, escalating concerns as appropriateEnsure completion of required pre-treatment evaluations and clearancesCollaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plansReview laboratory, diagnostic, and clinical information to support treatment readinessAssess and triage patient symptoms, adverse events, and urgent clinical concernsCoordinate management of treatment-related toxicities, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)Participate in multidisciplinary patient review meetings and treatment planning discussionsEnsure compliance with FACT, FDA, REMS, manufacturer, and institutional requirementsMaintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical recordCoordinate completion of required cellular therapy documentation and tracking formsSupport audit readiness and regulatory inspections; collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure program complianceAct as a liaison among inpatient units, outpatient clinics, apheresis services, laboratories, pharmacy, and external providersFacilitate communication with commercial CAR-T manufacturers and treatment partnersParticipate in multidisciplinary cellular therapy meetings and operational planning sessionsCoordinate patient transitions between care settingsProvide education regarding treatment plans, expectations, potential toxicities, symptom reporting, and caregiver responsibilities (including in-person and phone communication)Reinforce treatment-specific monitoring requirements and emergency precautionsEnsure patients and caregivers understand post-treatment follow-up requirements and proximity restrictionsMaintain accurate patient tracking systems and treatment schedulesSupport outcomes reporting and quality improvement initiatives; monitor key operational metrics, including treatment timelines and patient throughputParticipate in program development and process improvement activitiesAdditional Information: BILH coversheet required at time of submission.**Benefits:**The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsFloat Required: NoCertifications: BLS Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91