Oncology Chemotherapy RN
Matthews, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Matthews, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (7:45 AM – 5:15 PM), 5 days a week
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adults (18+) with Hematology & Medical Oncology diagnoses
• Unit: 10 infusion chairs with social distancing measures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends
• Float Requirement: Ability to float between two nearby clinics (~14 miles apart)
• Pre-shift COVID Screening: Required
• Special Equipment: Ambulatory infusion pumps
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, Epic, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
• Mixing: Pharmacy/mixing techs handle all chemotherapy mixing
• Orientation: 8 hours, varies by skill level; includes hospital orientation week one with daily classes
• Scrubs: Navy blue scrubs required (not provided)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (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 (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Chemotherapy administration experience
• Central line experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days prior to start, including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification (highest degree specific to profession)
• Health Requirements:

  • 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)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Required immunizations/titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results required)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology competency and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must pass with 82% or higher)
• Facility-Specific Documents: Confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, clinical education checklist, medication safety training, hospital policies acknowledgment, and others as required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo on white background required immediately after signing contract for badge creation
• Corporate ID & I-Learn: Must set up corporate ID and complete required online training modules prior to start

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• References: Two professional references within three years required for travel and acute care positions
• Orientation: Must be available for all orientation classes during the first week
• Radiation Badge: Not applicable for this role (only required for certain tech and radiology roles)

This position offers a structured oncology nursing experience with a focus on chemotherapy administration in an outpatient infusion setting, suitable for both experienced oncology nurses and first-time travel nurses.