Med Surg Oncology RN
Bowling Green, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN with chemotherapy experience and at least 2 years of oncology nursing background for a 6-week contract assignment.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit within a hospital setting
• 1:6 patient ratios
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling accommodated when allowed
• Rare on-call possibility for scheduled shift overflow
• Meditech EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active KY RN license or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• ONC/Chemo (ONS/ONCC) certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous charge experience required
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring experience required
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
• Proficiency with central lines, PICC lines, port access and management
• Experience with blood and blood product administration
• Skilled in IV therapy, infusions, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Biotherapy and immunotherapy experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• No flu vaccine exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to patients with various cancer diagnoses including breast, lung, colorectal, leukemia, lymphoma, and other oncologic conditions
• Administer chemotherapy and manage associated side effects and complications
• Perform body fluid handling and cytotoxic spill management post-chemotherapy
• Provide psychosocial support including hospice care, advance directives, and patient/family education
• Manage pain through IV push narcotics, PCA pumps, and transdermal patches
• Provide wound care, ostomy care, and post-surgical patient care
• Monitor and interpret abnormal lab values and dysrhythmias
• Facility undergoing EPIC EMR conversion requiring additional staffing support
• Must reside outside a 65-mile radius to be eligible for this position
• Must work during weeks that include holidays
• First-time travelers accepted with strong chemotherapy knowledge and relevant experience