Oncology RN
Denver, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Blood Cancer Oncology Unit position in Denver, CO, requiring at least one year of acute care oncology experience and an active CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Night shift (7P–7A) on an 18-bed Blood Cancer Unit
• Patient ratio of 3–4:1
• Day shift staffing includes a charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3–5 RNs, and 1 CNA; night shift includes a charge nurse and 3–5 RNs
• Equipment used includes telemetry monitoring, bladder scanner, Alaris pump, and Alaris PCA
• EMR: Meditech
• Typical procedures include lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies (with and without conscious sedation), and thoracentesis
• High-acuity hematology patients requiring frequent medication administration, blood transfusions, and electrolyte replacements
• 13-week contract in Denver, CO

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• ONC (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent, acute care oncology experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Chemo and biotherapy certification is preferred; nurses without this certification will not administer chemo or biotherapy but will work around hazardous drugs — education on handling excreta is provided
• Step-down experience is a plus, as the unit manages standing orders (e.g., fluid bolus, first fever protocols) and highly acute hematology patients
• Strong team culture with a primary nursing model and limited use of PCTs
• This unit has earned HCA's Unit of Distinction award 4 out of 5 years, ranking among the top 2 of 600 med-surg units nationwide within HCA
• Compassionate, adaptable, and quick-learning candidates are the best personality fit for this unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted