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, 7am-5pm , 4 days per week

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 (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.