Outpatient Hematology RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Registered Nurse – Hematology Clinic (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
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

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.
• RNs must bring their own stethoscope.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year 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 the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience assisting with bone marrow biopsies.
• Case management experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Orientation & Systems

• Unit orientation: 24 hours.
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC (acute activation user access required).
• Average daily patient census: ~70.
• No call, float, or weekend requirements.
• Clinic closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal, DOJ sex offender, and education verification required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, additional requirements apply.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required.
• Immunizations/titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if titer negative), and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• TB testing (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and physician-signed TB questionnaire required annually.
• Annual compliance training and facility-specific education modules required.
• Medication safety training and competency exams as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this outpatient clinic setting.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel nurses.
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs required; scrubs not provided.
• Interview with manager required prior to offer.
• Candidate must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation.
• Must complete facility confidentiality agreement and other required facility-specific documents prior to start.
• Flu exemption requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; approved exemptions require mask-wearing on campus.
• RNs must bring their own stethoscope.

This position offers a focused outpatient hematology nursing experience with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or call responsibilities, ideal for nurses with phlebotomy skills and interest in benign hematology.