Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis (Full Time/Temporary-Benefited)
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center · New York
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Posted Sep 24, 2026
Job Description
Title
Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis (Full Time/Temporary-Benefited)
Job Type
Temporary, Benefited
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Therapeutic Apheresis
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
About the Role
As a Nurse II in Therapeutic Apheresis, you’ll play a highly specialized and meaningful role in patient care. You’ll work with advanced technology to perform procedures that directly support treatment, recovery, and quality of life for patients.
This role also includes cross-training in the Donor Center, giving you a unique opportunity to support both patients and donors. It’s ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical work, advanced procedures, and building strong patient connections.
The starting annual salary for this position is $. There will be an additional geographic differential that can range from $8.48-$9.67/hr dependent on educational experience. This can also include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Do
In This Role, You Will
Therapeutic Apheresis care:
Perform specialized procedures such as stem cell collection, plasma exchange, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis
Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, medication administration, and blood product transfusions
Deliver blood product transfusions
Collect lab samples and monitor patients throughout procedures
Deliver care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays
Donor Center Support
Screen and assess donors to ensure eligibility and safety
Perform venipuncture and phlebotomy for blood and platelet collection
Initiate and monitor donor collection procedures
Support donors throughout the donation process to ensure a positive experience
Prepare and manage blood products for transport
Across Both Areas
Maintain patient and donor safety at all times
Follow all clinical, safety, and regulatory guidelines
Set up and maintain specialized equipment
Accurately document procedures and care provided
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate nurse who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving clinical environment.
You’ll Be Successful In This Role If You
Have strong clinical skills and confidence in patient care procedures
Are comfortable with advanced or technical procedures, or eager to learn
Have excellent phlebotomy and venipuncture skills
Stay calm, focused, and detail-oriented in complex situations
Communicate clearly and build trust with patients and donors
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Background
Experience in apheresis, donor services, or blood collection
Critical care, infusion, or procedural care experience
Background in hematology, oncology, or outpatient clinical settings
Approximately 3 to 5 years of nursing experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, your work directly impacts lives every day.
Here’s What Sets This Role Apart
The opportunity to work with advanced therapies and cutting-edge technology
A unique blend of patient care and donor-focused work
A collaborative, supportive clinical team
Ongoing learning and skill development in a specialized field
A mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes
A culture built on compassion, respect, and excellence
If you’re looking for a role where you can deepen your clinical skills while making a real difference for patients and donors, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is full time, temporary-benefited, with the starting hourly rate of $46.80 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
License Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Education and Experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.
Notes
• Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.
• Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have previous experience in the following:
• Apheresis or donor center procedures.
• Critical care and blood product transfusions.
• Blood collection facility with strong phlebotomy skills.
• 3-5 years experience, ideally in an outpatient infusion center, hematology/oncology clinic or procedural care environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Nurse II - Therapeutic Apheresis (Full Time/Temporary-Benefited)
Job Type
Temporary, Benefited
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Therapeutic Apheresis
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
Fte
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
About the Role
As a Nurse II in Therapeutic Apheresis, you’ll play a highly specialized and meaningful role in patient care. You’ll work with advanced technology to perform procedures that directly support treatment, recovery, and quality of life for patients.
This role also includes cross-training in the Donor Center, giving you a unique opportunity to support both patients and donors. It’s ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical work, advanced procedures, and building strong patient connections.
The starting annual salary for this position is $. There will be an additional geographic differential that can range from $8.48-$9.67/hr dependent on educational experience. This can also include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Do
In This Role, You Will
Therapeutic Apheresis care:
Perform specialized procedures such as stem cell collection, plasma exchange, leukocyte reduction, and photopheresis
Provide direct patient care, including IV therapy, medication administration, and blood product transfusions
Deliver blood product transfusions
Collect lab samples and monitor patients throughout procedures
Deliver care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Participate in an on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays
Donor Center Support
Screen and assess donors to ensure eligibility and safety
Perform venipuncture and phlebotomy for blood and platelet collection
Initiate and monitor donor collection procedures
Support donors throughout the donation process to ensure a positive experience
Prepare and manage blood products for transport
Across Both Areas
Maintain patient and donor safety at all times
Follow all clinical, safety, and regulatory guidelines
Set up and maintain specialized equipment
Accurately document procedures and care provided
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate nurse who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving clinical environment.
You’ll Be Successful In This Role If You
Have strong clinical skills and confidence in patient care procedures
Are comfortable with advanced or technical procedures, or eager to learn
Have excellent phlebotomy and venipuncture skills
Stay calm, focused, and detail-oriented in complex situations
Communicate clearly and build trust with patients and donors
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Background
Experience in apheresis, donor services, or blood collection
Critical care, infusion, or procedural care experience
Background in hematology, oncology, or outpatient clinical settings
Approximately 3 to 5 years of nursing experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, your work directly impacts lives every day.
Here’s What Sets This Role Apart
The opportunity to work with advanced therapies and cutting-edge technology
A unique blend of patient care and donor-focused work
A collaborative, supportive clinical team
Ongoing learning and skill development in a specialized field
A mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes
A culture built on compassion, respect, and excellence
If you’re looking for a role where you can deepen your clinical skills while making a real difference for patients and donors, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is full time, temporary-benefited, with the starting hourly rate of $46.80 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
License Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
Education and Experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.
Notes
• Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II.
• Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have previous experience in the following:
• Apheresis or donor center procedures.
• Critical care and blood product transfusions.
• Blood collection facility with strong phlebotomy skills.
• 3-5 years experience, ideally in an outpatient infusion center, hematology/oncology clinic or procedural care environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Benefits
- Health insurance
Additional Details
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Country
- US
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