Outpatient Hematology/Oncology RN
Charlotte, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient hematology clinic (both malignant and non-malignant hematology patients)
• Responsibilities include rooming patients, phlebotomy, central line care, assisting with bone marrow biopsies, vaccinations, EKG, phone triage, scheduling for infusions, patient education, and case management
• No chemotherapy or infusion administration in this setting
• Patient population: Adult hematology patients only
• Unit uses EPIC Dimensions ambulatory clinic system
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• No float or weekend requirements
• Nurses should bring their own stethoscope

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Hematology/Oncology
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; oncology clinic experience preferred. Acute Oncology/Hematology experience will be considered.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Skills:

  • Phlebotomy
  • Central line care
  • Bone marrow biopsy assistance
  • EKG and phone triage
  • Patient education and case management

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology certifications such as ONS, BMTCN, or OCN are preferred but not required

Patient & Unit Details

• Adult hematology patients (malignant and benign)
• Manual differentials performed by lab personnel, not RNs
• EPIC Dimensions ambulatory clinic system access required
• Clinical orientation specific to oncology/hematology outpatient setting required (not inpatient/acute)

Compliance & Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry checks required within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Medication safety training and other facility-specific orientation modules required
• Competency exams as applicable (e.g., medication test, pharmacology)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this outpatient clinic setting

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs required (not provided)
• Interview with manager required prior to offer
• Must have EPIC Dimensions ambulatory clinic access and oncology clinical orientation
• Candidate must bring their own stethoscope

This position is ideal for RNs with outpatient hematology/oncology experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Charlotte, NC, with a Monday-Friday day shift and no weekend or float requirements.