Outpatient Hematology/Oncology RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology (Outpatient Clinic)

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

Job Overview

• Work in an outpatient hematology clinic serving adult patients with malignant and non-malignant hematology diagnoses.
• Typical shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days x 8 hours, 40 hours/week).
• No call, float, or weekend requirements.
• Responsibilities include patient rooming, phlebotomy, central line care, assisting with bone marrow biopsies, vaccinations, EKG, phone triage, scheduling for infusions, patient education, and case management.
• Chemotherapy and infusions are not administered in this clinic setting.
• Manual differentials are performed by lab personnel, not RNs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with central line care.
• Experience assisting with bone marrow biopsies.
• Experience using Epic Electronic Medical Record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as ONS, BMTCN, or OCN are preferred but not required.

Orientation & Systems

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC (EPIC Acute Activation User access required).
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national criminal databases, education verification, and state-specific healthcare registry searches required within 90 days prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days and annual updates required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required.
• Negative drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if titer negative), and seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption. Declinations for MMR and Varicella are not accepted.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and annual physician-signed TB questionnaire required.
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules must be completed prior to start.
• Candidate must complete facility confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, and other required orientation checklists.
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire).

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may result in cancellation.
• Interview with hiring manager required before offer.
• Candidate must provide interview availability within 72 hours of submission.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN assignment in an outpatient hematology clinic focused on adult malignant and benign hematology patients. The role involves clinical nursing duties excluding chemotherapy administration. The position requires at least 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year, BLS certification, an active NC RN license, and an associate degree in nursing. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific training is mandatory. The schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift, with no call or weekend requirements.