Oncology Chemotherapy Certified Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week
• No call, float, or weekend requirements

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Hematologic malignancies
• Peripheral blood transplant cellular therapy
• Transplant Coordinators manage patient cases from candidate identification through evaluation, cell harvest, and infusion/transplant
• Coordinators typically manage 8+ patients simultaneously
• Work involves scheduling multiple patient appointments and attending interdisciplinary meetings
• Requires strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Bone Marrow Transplant experience, including experience within the last year
• Hematology/Oncology nursing experience
• Navigator/Case Manager and Case Management experience
• Experience in Acute Care, Outpatient, and Clinic settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• Knowledge of absolute and relative contraindications to transplant
• Experience assisting with organ offers, acceptance, and recipient preparation
• Familiarity with organ allocation process
• Post-transplant care coordination and monitoring
• Psychosocial support and education on lifestyle adjustments and medication adherence
• Recognition and management of transplant complications (infection, rejection, etc.)
• Understanding of pharmacology relevant to transplant patients
• Experience with regulatory and administrative compliance, including tracking patient outcomes
• Assisting with OR scheduling

Required Skills & Systems

• Proficient with Pyxis and EPIC electronic health record systems
• Ability to coordinate multiple patient interactions daily (up to 20 visits/interactions)

Orientation & Training

• 40 hours of unit orientation required, with ongoing training throughout assignment
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
• Must complete medication safety training and other required certifications as applicable

Background & Health Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national databases required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (negative 10-panel drug screen)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, and hospital policies

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required
• No weekend or call requirements
• Scrubs not provided
• Interview required prior to offer
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, daytime hours only

References & Documentation

• Professional references required per agency standards
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted
• Facility-specific documents and education checklists must be completed and signed prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this oncology nursing travel assignment.