Oncology Registered Nurse
Denver, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Oncology (Blood Cancer Unit)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Blood Cancer Unit / Oncology (Unit 632)
• Beds: 18
• Staff: 37 total
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs, 1 CNA
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs
• Patient Ratios: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Telemetry, bladder scanner, Alaris pump, Alaris PCA
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Compassionate care for oncology and chronic patient populations
• Quick learner
• Certifications required: BLS, Chemotherapy Certification
• Registered Nurse License

Preferred Skills

• Chemotherapy and biotherapy certification
• Step-down experience (familiarity with standing orders such as fluid bolus, first fever)
• Experience with very acute hematology patients

Typical Procedures Performed

• Lumbar puncture
• Bone marrow biopsies (with conscious sedation or no sedation)
• Thoracentesis

Unit Guidelines and Policies

• Administration of many medications, blood products, and electrolyte replacements
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration only if certified
• Education provided for safe handling of hazardous drugs and patient excreta

Work Environment and Culture

• Award-winning unit recognized for quality measures including evidence-based practice, patient safety (falls, CLABSI, CAUTI), scheduling, nurse certification, and low RN turnover
• Emphasis on primary nursing with less reliance on CNAs
• Strong team culture focused on mutual support and high-quality patient care
• Fun-loving, dedicated, and knowledgeable oncology nursing staff who are passionate about their work

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected oncology unit with a supportive team and a focus on professional nursing practice.