HCT & Cellular Therapy Apheresis Registered Nurse
Company: Novant Health
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
What We Offer: Join the NOVANT HEALTH Cancer Institute - HCT &
Cellular Therapy Apheresis RN SIGN ON BONUS: $ 7,500 Position: HCT
& Cellular Therapy Apheresis RN Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Department: Cancer Hematology Clinic Employment Type: Full Time, 40
hrs per week, 7am-5pm , 4 days per week 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 , 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 per What We're Looking For:
Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. 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, 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. Completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Certificate or equivalent within 6 months of hire,
required. Additional Skills/Requirements (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/Requirements (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. What You'll Do: It is the responsibility of every Novant
Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient
experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are
part of an environment that fosters team work, team member
engagement and community involvement. The successful team member
has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support
of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for
fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of
"First Do No Harm"
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