Oncology Infusion RN
Matthews, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location

• City: Matthews, North Carolina

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (07:45 AM - 05:15 PM), 5 days per week, 40 hours total
• Patient Population: Adults (18+) with Hematology & Medical Oncology diagnoses
• Unit Size: 10 infusion chairs with social distancing measures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: Must be able to float between two clinic locations approximately 14 miles apart (~20 minutes)
• Scrubs: Not provided; navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation: 8 hours, varies by skill level; includes hospital orientation during week one with daily classes
• Special Equipment: Ambulatory infusion pumps
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, Epic, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
• Medication Mixing: Handled by pharmacy/mixing techs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification (Chemo/Bio Card)
• Experience with central line care and management

Compliance and Screening

• Pre-shift COVID-19 screening required
• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • Local and federal criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification for highest degree earned
  • State-specific healthcare personnel registry and medical assistance exclusion lists (North Carolina)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
  • Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Required titers or vaccinations for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Oncology nurses not in clinic settings; must pass with 82% or higher)
  • Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Other Required Documents:

  • Employment application
  • References (2 professional references within 3 years for travel nurses)
  • Performance evaluation if worked with agency over 1 year
  • Skills checklist as applicable

Orientation and Training

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Must complete annual compliance training and medication safety modules
• Additional state-specific mandatory education for South Carolina if applicable
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment required
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, white background, business attire)

Additional Notes

• No call-offs or additional time off allowed after booking; excessive time off may result in cancellation
• Candidates must be available for all orientation classes during week one
• Radiation badges required only for specific tech and radiology roles (not applicable here)
• Candidates must complete the facility’s Corp ID process prior to start, including logging into the learning system and providing proof
• No weekend shifts or call responsibilities
• Floating between two clinic locations required

This position is ideal for an experienced Oncology RN with chemotherapy and central line skills seeking a 13-week travel contract in North Carolina with day shifts and no weekends or call. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.