Outpatient Hematology RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Registered Nurse – Hematology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8 hours)
Patient Population: Adult benign hematology (bleeding disorders, hemophilia, anemias, sickle cell, DVTs) – no malignant hematology or oncology cases

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient hematology clinic focused on non-malignant hematology conditions.
• Responsibilities include rooming patients, phlebotomy, central line care, assisting with bone marrow biopsies, vaccinations, EKGs, phone triage, scheduling for infusions, patient education, phone calls, and case management.
• Manual differentials are performed by lab personnel, not RNs.
• Chemotherapy and infusions are not administered in this clinic.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of hematology/oncology nursing experience, with 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
• Phlebotomy skills are essential
• Experience assisting with bone marrow biopsies
• Case management experience

Work Environment & Requirements

• Average daily patient census: 70.
• No call, float, or weekend requirements.
• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided).
• Interview required prior to offer.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, DOJ sex offender, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• 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 (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations/titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form required if titer negative/equivocal)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt).
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and annual physical/TB questionnaire required.
• Required facility-specific documents include confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, medication safety training, hospital policies acknowledgment, and annual compliance training.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates).
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel/per diem acute care RNs.
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology clinic experience preferred.
• Certifications such as ONS, BMTCN, OCN are a plus but not required.

Notes

• This is a classical hematology clinic; malignant hematology and oncology patients are not seen here.
• No chemotherapy or infusion administration in this setting.
• RNs must bring their own stethoscope.
• Phlebotomy skills are essential.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

This position offers a focused outpatient hematology nursing experience with a stable day shift schedule and no call or weekend requirements, ideal for nurses with phlebotomy skills and interest in benign hematology patient care.