RN / Charge RN | Surgical Oncology Unit

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Shared governance

Job summary

Logan Health in Montana is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for the Surgical & Oncology Unit. The Staff RN role includes potential charge nurse responsibilities, providing direct patient care to complex medical, surgical, and oncology patients. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence and professional development.

Shift is night, 12 hours, with a 36-hour workweek. Logan Health emphasizes career growth, education, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package while

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license or compact license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Chemo Provider card required or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Previous Medical/Surgical or Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience or experience providing nursing leadership and supporting unit operations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses.
• Deliver safe nursing care to patients with complex medical, surgical, and oncology needs.
• Administer and monitor inpatient chemotherapy treatments per protocols and safety standards.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout care and treatment.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and manage patient flow and safety.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Prioritization

Leadership

Job description

**Nursing Just Got More Rewarding at Logan Health**Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78/hour, with higher starting rates based on experience. This puts Logan Health among the most competitive employers in Montana for RN compensation, with enhanced total rewards including improved differentials, certification pay, call pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.Join a nursing community focused on clinical excellence, with DNV standards and a newly launched journey toward Magnet recognition.Grow your career, strengthen your practice, and have a voice through professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance. With Planetree Person-Centered Care, patients, families and caregivers remain at the heart of what we do.AreJoin Logan Health's Surgical & Oncology Unit as a Registered Nurse and bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for patient care to a collaborative team supporting patients with complex medical, surgical, and oncology needs.We're seeking experienced RNs with strong clinical skills and the ability to provide direct patient care, you may be assigned charge nurse responsibilities based on unit staffing and operational needs. When functioning as the charge nurse, you'll help coordinate patient care, support staffing and patient flow, serve as a clinical resource, and promote safe, effective unit operations.**Our Mission**: Quality, compassionate care for all.**Our Vision**: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.**Our Core Values**: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.**This is a Staff RN position that includes Charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.** Responsibilities may vary between shifts, and you may work shifts focused entirely on your regular Staff RN duties without an assigned charge nurse role.Our Surgical & Oncology Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including Orthopedic, Neurology, Thoracic, Urology, and Surgical Oncology patients. Nurses provide care to patients recovering from complex surgical procedures and those receiving inpatient chemotherapy, symptom management, and specialized treatments.As part of this team, you'll have opportunities to strengthen your clinical expertise, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and support a culture of nursing excellence. When assigned charge nurse responsibilities, you'll also help guide unit operations and support your fellow nurses in delivering exceptional patient care.We're investing in permanent nursing teams across Logan Health and creating opportunities for experienced nurses to grow their careers, influence nursing practice, and make a lasting impact.* Recently increased RN wage scale for SEIU-represented positions.* Shared Governance model that empowers nurses to influence practice.* Active Magnet journey focused on nursing excellence.* Self-scheduling opportunities that support work-life balance.* Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.* Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.* Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance.* Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.* Discounted Logan Health Fitness Center membership.* Collaborative, team-focused culture.* Opportunities for advancement across a growing healthcare system.**What You'll Do****Staff RN Responsibilities**As a Staff RN, you'll provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.* Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses and outcomes.* Deliver nursing care to patients with complex medical, surgical, and oncology needs.* Administer and monitor inpatient chemotherapy treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.* Educate and support patients and families throughout their care and treatment.* Monitor for treatment-related side effects, complications, and changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately.* Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care.* Care for a variety of surgical patients, including those recovering from thoracic procedures, colectomies, Whipple procedures, and other complex surgeries.* Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical standards, organizational policies, and patient safety practices.**Charge nurse assignments are based on operational needs and leadership direction and may vary between shifts.** The RN may be assigned to function as charge nurse for some shifts and provide direct patient care in the standard Staff RN capacity during others.**Qualifications*** Current Montana RN license or compact license required.* CPR/BLS certification required.* Chemo Provider card required or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.* Previous Medical/Surgical or Oncology nursing experience preferred.* Previous charge nurse experience or experience providing nursing leadership and supporting unit operations strongly preferred.* Demonstrated clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.* Demonstrated ability to support colleagues, navigate changing priorities, and contribute to a positive team environment.**Live Where Others Vacation**At Logan Health, you'll build a meaningful nursing career while enjoying everything Northwest Montana has to offer. Surrounded by Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, the Flathead Valley offers an unmatched quality of life for those seeking both professional fulfillment and personal adventure.**Shift:**Night Shift - 12 Hours (United States of America)**Schedule: 36 hours per week, 3 12-hour Night shifts, 1900-0700**Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.**Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements**If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:* Criminal background check* Reference checks* Drug Screening* Health and Immunizations Screening* Physical Demand Review/Screening**Equal Opportunity Employer**Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.