Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical Oncology RN for a hospital position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a CO or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Medical Surgical Oncology unit with 36 staffed beds
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12 hours), various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities based on facility needs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 on day shift and 1:5 on night shift, with potential to flex based on staffing needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy scrub color required

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Chemo (ONS/ONCC) and OCN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Trauma Level II hospital experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience working in environments with flexible staffing ratios required
• Comfortable managing patient ratios of 1:3, 1:4, and 1:5
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access and management, and central/PICC line care
• Experience recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Skilled in symptom management for oncology patients (nausea/vomiting, neuropathy, altered mental status, constipation/diarrhea, dysphagia, edema)
• Knowledge of psychosocial care including advanced directives and hospice care
• Experience with chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, foley catheter insertion, and wound care preferred
• Familiarity with isolation precautions, PPE, and neutropenic precautions
• Experience with IV push narcotic administration and PCA pump management
• Post-surgical care experience preferred
• Oncology skills checklist required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within an inpatient oncology setting
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods where RTO is not allowed
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Completion of all facility-specific modules required within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous UCHealth employees must disclose name used during past employment for eligibility verification
• Candidates who applied to UCHealth's internal travel or perm positions within the last two years are ineligible for consideration
• Travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are accepted at the local bill rate