Registered Nurse - Cancer Center - per diem

Why This Role & Guthrie?

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) is searching for a compassionate & skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care in our Cancer Center at our beautiful hospital in Cortland, NY. The position is per diem RN position Monday-Friday with occasional holiday and weekends.

Department description: The Renzi Cancer Center is a specialized outpatient oncology and hematology clinic providing comprehensive care, including infusion therapies, blood products, and supportive treatments. The unit is staffed by registered nurses that work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. 

At Guthrie, you’ll find:

• A collaborative, provider‑led Cancer Center team
• Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
• A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
• The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
• A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance

What Guthrie Offers You

• Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
• Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture
• Free On‑Site Parking
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2026 - Newsweek
   

Who We Are
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center has proudly served the Cortland community for over a century, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care backed by modern technology and a deeply rooted culture of compassion. Our Acute Care  team is a key part of that mission — providing critical diagnostic services that help patients live healthier, longer lives.

Position Summary:

The Oncology nurse provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients and is responsible for delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, and evidence-based quality care.  Practicing in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.  

Experience:

A minimum of two years of practice as a registered nurse in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.   

Education:

Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.  A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred but not required. 

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Specialty certification is recommended as soon as the RN is eligible including: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN). 
• Specialty training as required by specific units or specialty includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Essential Functions:

1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients’ care.  
   1. Develops updates and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals.
   2. Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patient transition across the care continuum. 
2. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
   1. Performs and maintains essential competencies as required by the department.  Such as administering chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions and any other therapeutic treatments. 
   2. Follows provider orders in relation to patient care and documents interventions. 
3. Advocates for patients to promote a safe and quality patient care.
   1. Provides ethical and holistic care by partnering with other health care providers within and outside of the department. 
4. Facilitates learning environment for patients to educate them on disease processes and treatments.
   1. Helps educate patients on the care being provided to them and the treatment plan they are prescribed.
   2. Provides patients with the education material needed to ensure health literacy.  

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is $37.50-$53.06

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