Oncology Infusion RN
Matthews, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Matthews, North Carolina

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours (07:45 AM - 5:15 PM), 5 days per week (40 hours)
• Patient Population: Adults (18+) with Hematology & Medical Oncology diagnoses
• Unit Size: 10 infusion chairs with social distancing measures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: Ability to float between two nearby clinics (~14 miles apart)
• Call Requirement: None
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)
• Special Equipment: Ambulatory infusion pumps
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, Epic, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
• Mixing of chemotherapy handled by pharmacy/mixing techs
• Orientation: 8 hours, varies by skill level; includes hospital orientation week one with daily classes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology nursing experience, with Oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification (ONS Chemo/Bio Card)
• Central line experience

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Pre-shift COVID-19 screening required
• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 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 (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal; declinations not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or vaccination series; if negative/equivocal titer, must sign facility-specific declination
  • TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and physician-signed TB questionnaire required annually
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (must pass with 82% or higher; three attempts allowed)
  • Color Blind Testing within 1 year
• Other mandatory trainings and acknowledgments including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, medication safety, and annual compliance training

Orientation and Onboarding

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (8-10 hours for acute care)
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training
• Badge photo required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Corp ID setup and I-Learn account activation required prior to start
• Various state-specific registry and exclusion list checks required within 90 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking; excessive call-offs or RTO may result in cancellation
• No weekend shifts required
• Floating between two clinics approximately 20 minutes apart is expected
• Radiation badge not required for this position
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions
• Employment application must be uploaded prior to start

This position is ideal for an experienced Oncology RN seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina, offering day shifts with no weekends and a supportive infusion clinic environment.