RN Med Surg Oncology Palliative Care

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Elizabethtown, KY Until 9/12/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - 4 North Tower Medical Surgical, Oncology and Palliative Care

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Part-Time 7p - 7a

The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.

  • Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.

  • Follows the professional standards of care.

  • Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.

  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.

  • Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.

Requirements:

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.

  • Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. 

  • Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent experience in specialty preferred.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

Benefits:

  • ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About this role

Summary

Provide nursing care for surgical, oncology, and palliative patients, ensuring safety and adherence to standards.

Job title

RN Med Surg Oncology Palliative Care

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Elizabethtown, KY; remote work not allowed

Salary

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licensure KentuckyBLS certification

Preferred skills

recent specialty experienceBSN

Specializations

medical surgicaloncologypalliative care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elizabethtown, KY, USA

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