Outpatient Hematology Oncology Infusion RN
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Clinic Hematology Oncology Nurse

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a fast-paced outpatient infusion clinic specializing in hematology/oncology.
• Experience with outpatient infusion clinic required; inpatient oncology experience accepted as part of total experience. No other outpatient clinic experience accepted.
• Patient population includes autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients and CAR-T therapy patients.
• Rotation through multiple areas: infusion/day hospital, lab/port draw, clinic, and bone marrow biopsy suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage chemotherapy/biotherapy, including investigational protocols.
• Transfuse blood products (blood, platelets, fresh frozen plasma).
• Perform port draws, phlebotomy, central line access, and central line care.
• Assist in procedural area with bone marrow biopsy/aspiration, including minimal analgesia and recovery.
• Manage toxicities related to chemotherapy/biotherapy.
• Monitor and manage patients with neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and electrolyte abnormalities, including repletion.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of hematology/oncology experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting, including infusion and clinic experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Shift Details

• Day shift: 4 days per week, 9.5 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Fingerprinting and CPS (Central Registry) background checks required for certain pediatric and behavioral health units; may start with results pending if proof of submission is on file.
• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled externally.
• Candidates must complete assigned learning modules during orientation week.
• Candidates should be prepared to bring a mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone to orientation.

This position offers a specialized opportunity to work in outpatient hematology/oncology infusion with a diverse patient population and multiple clinical rotations.