Outpatient Hematology RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Cancer Institute

Registered Nurse – Hematology (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 outpatient clinic – classical hematology (bleeding disorders, hemophilia, anemias, sickle cell, DVTs)

• No malignant hematology or oncology patients in this clinic

Job Description

• Provide nursing care 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, and case management
• Manual differentials are performed by lab personnel, not RNs
• Chemotherapy and infusions are not administered in this clinic
• Average daily census: ~70 patients
• No call, float, or weekend requirements
• Clinic closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of oncology experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Phlebotomy skills
• Ability to perform central line care (central line access)
• Experience assisting with bone marrow biopsies

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology clinic experience preferred
• Certifications such as ONS, BMTCN, or OCN are a plus

Orientation & Training

• 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 required
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (if applicable)
• Immunizations/titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative), seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy
• Required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and annual compliance training
• 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 for travel/per diem acute care

Additional Notes

• No chemotherapy or infusion administration in this role
• Clinic focuses on benign hematology diagnoses only
• RNs must bring their own stethoscope
• Candidate must be available for interview within 72 hours of submission
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for RNs with hematology experience seeking a travel contract in an outpatient clinic setting focused on non-malignant hematology conditions.