Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Float Pool The Medical Center

Medical Surgical Oncology RN

Overview

• Per diem Registered Nurse role in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
• Unit: NCHC MCBG Medical-Surgical Adult Oncology 4C.
• Unit type: Medical-Surgical Oncology.
• Beds: 22.
• Average daily census: 22.
• Patient population: Adult oncology and medical-surgical patients.
• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30.
• Contract length: 5 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Oncology (2 years of experience).
• Oncology experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Experience in charge roles.
• BLS.
• ONS/ONCC.
• Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy administration.
• Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy monitoring.
• Demonstrated competency in management of cytotoxic spills.
• Demonstrated competency in recognition of chemotherapy side effects.
• Competency with oncology emergencies.
• Competency with central lines.
• Competency with implanted ports.
• Competency with PICC lines.

Preferred

• Current chemotherapy certification through ONS/ONCC.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adult patients receiving inpatient oncology and medical-surgical treatment.
• 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.
• 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, 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.
• Float to other areas when assigned and provide care consistent with validated competency.

Orientation and Onboarding

• Approximately 24 hours of facility orientation are listed for this unit.
• Client interview and final offer are required before placement.