Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Bowling Green, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical-Surgical Oncology RN

Overview

• Per diem Registered Nurse role in a 22-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit.
• Short-term contract from November 30, 2026, through December 26, 2026.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
• Clinicians are generally expected to work three shifts per week.
• Float is required.

Unit

• Unit: NCHC MCBG Medical-Surgical Adult Oncology 4C
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Oncology
• Patient population: Adult oncology and medical-surgical patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Oncology experience within the last year.
• Minimum two years of oncology experience.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Experience in charge roles.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy administration.
• Demonstrated competency in management of cytotoxic spills.
• Competency with oncology emergencies.
• Competency with implanted ports.
• Competency with PICC lines.
• Competency with central lines.
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity inpatient oncology environment and adapt to changing patient needs.

Preferred

• Current chemotherapy certification through ONS/ONCC.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult oncology and medical-surgical patients.
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy and biotherapy in accordance with facility policy and competency validation.
• Monitor for and respond to treatment complications, including anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, acute tumor lysis syndrome, and spinal cord compression.
• Recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory values and changes in patient condition.
• Perform IV therapy and infusion management, including peripheral IVs, ports, PICC lines, central lines, hydration, and blood products as assigned.
• Administer oncology-related medications, including antiemetics, antibiotics, antitumor agents, corticosteroids, hormonal therapy, and other supportive therapies.
• Provide symptom management for nausea and vomiting, neuropathy, pain, edema, constipation or diarrhea, dysphagia, altered mental status, and skin or mucous membrane changes.
• Complete care coordination, patient and family education, psychosocial support, and discharge planning.
• Maintain neutropenic and other isolation precautions and follow PPE requirements.
• Perform or support post-surgical care, wound care, chest tube care, ostomy care, Foley management, and other medical-surgical interventions within scope.
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and collaborate with providers, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, social services, and other support teams.

Support Resources

• Medication dispensing: Omnicell
• Communication framework: SBAR
• Additional support includes interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response, respiratory therapy, social services, transportation, and unit secretary support.

Orientation and Scheduling

• Approximately 24 hours of facility orientation are listed for this unit.
• One admin day with Employee health, Education, and HR, plus two bedside orientation days.
• Holiday coverage may be required.
• Time-off requests are reviewed based on facility needs.
• Clinicians may select shifts through the standard scheduling process or provide availability for five of the seven days each week.
• The facility may provide a predetermined schedule for critical coverage needs.