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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology (BMT/Oncology Unit)

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 36-bed Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, expanding soon to 51 beds
• Caring for patients with blood cancers receiving chemotherapy, biotherapies, and cellular therapies such as stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapy
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 3-4:1
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy

Schedule & Shift Details

• Rotating shifts (straight nights or days requests are NOT allowed)
• Various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required as per unit needs
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope between like units may be required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in BMT or hematology/oncology (highest required experience)
• First-time travel nurses accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Certifications required:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Colorado or Compact RN License
  • Oncology certification (ONC)

Time Off & Restrictions

• Maximum 10 Return to Office (RTO) days approved
• RTO NOT allowed during these blackout periods:

  • December 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
  • March 14 – March 21, 2026
  • May 8 – May 11, 2026
  • May 21 – May 27, 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change if applicable
• 7-year Background Check including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Colorado Statewide CBI
  • Education Verification (accredited nursing school)
  • FACIS III, SO, OFAC Sanctions List
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Education Verification (transcript/diploma acceptable)
• Employment Application and Work History Verification covering last 3 years with explanations for gaps >30 days
• 2 professional references from last 2 years (one within last year) from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Colorado CAPS Check Results within 60 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved masks)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccine series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccines
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccine documentation or declination (accepted vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually
• Color Blindness testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually) for ICU and related units
• Core Part I, II, III training (updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Floating between similar units may be required to meet facility needs
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced acute care oncology nurses with BMT or hematology/oncology expertise seeking a travel contract in Colorado.