HCT & Cellular Therapy Apheresis Registered Nurse

Join the NOVANT HEALTH Cancer Institute – HCT & Cellular Therapy Apheresis RN

Position: HCT & Cellular Therapy Apheresis RN
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Department: Cancer Hematology Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hrs per week, M-F

Are you a skilled RN with a passion for cellular therapies? Ready to make a profound impact in cancer care—and elevate your career? Novant Health is recruiting an HCT & Cellular Therapy Apheresis Registered Nurse for our Transplantation & Cellular Therapy team.

What You'll Do:

• Educates and explains apheresis procedure and provides health teaching to patients and families.

• Performs apheresis procedures independently while following department/program policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements (ex. FDA, FACT).
• Administers pre-transplant conditioning chemotherapy regimens and pre-CAR T lympho-depleting chemotherapy.
• Performs hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular product infusions.
• Maintains and cares for patient venous access used during apheresis procedure.
• Monitors patients daily post-transplant and post-CAR T.

Qualifications:

• RN license in NC or compact state • BLS & ACLS required
• 1+ year apheresis experience collecting HPCs and MNCs preferred
• BSN preferred; will consider equivalent experience
• ONCC OCN/BMTCN or ASCP QIA credential preferred or in progress
• Chemotherapy‑Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) or equivalent — required within 6 months of hire

Why Join Novant Health?

• Be part of a FACT‑accredited Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program
• Thrive in Winston-Salems premier Cancer Institute—designed for professional growth
• Join #TeamAubergine, where diversity, inclusion & community impact drive our culture

Novant Health Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans with competitive premiums
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match to help you save for your future
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuing education
• Employee wellness programs, including mental health support and fitness incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and resources
• Discounts on health services, childcare, and other local perks

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BSN, preferred. 
• Experience: Minimum of one year of apheresis experience in the collection of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC, Apheresis) and mononuclear cells (MNC, Apheresis) preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current NC or compact state RN license, required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification. Completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate or equivalent within 6 months of hire,required.  Current (or actively pursuing) the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and/or Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMTCN) credential or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) credentials, preferred. 
• Additional Skills (required): Self-starter. Organized and detail-oriented. Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Skills in patient education, teamwork and collaboration are necessary. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills. Desire to provide compassionate, holistic care. Able to work independently without close supervision.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Knowledge of HCT and cellular therapy processes, including mobilization, apheresis, Spectra Optia® Apheresis System, HCT/cellular product infusion, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapies and complications, and standards of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) preferred.