Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology
• Total staffed beds: 36
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Typically 1:4 on day shift, 1:5 on night shift; ratios may flex based on staffing and unit needs. Candidates must be comfortable with flexible staffing ratios and have prior experience in such environments.
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities.
• Weekend work: Required
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Must be comfortable working nights and weekends
• Oncology certification preferred but not required
• Candidates must be comfortable with flexible nurse-to-patient ratios and floating as needed

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Proof of name change if applicable (certifications/licensure must match current legal name)
• Background checks within 60 days of start, including:

  • 7-year background check (SSN trace, state and federal checks, education verification from accredited nursing schools)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification or transcript/diploma acceptable
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA (not Chiropractor)
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start and updated annually (specific 3M masks required; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive MMR IGG titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination; booster may be required if low titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titer negative/equivocal
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually (specific panel required)
• COVID vaccine proof or signed declination
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required prior to start; online testing not accepted for new candidates
• Annual compliance documents including:

  • Skills checklist
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
  • Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually)
  • OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
  • UCHealth CO CAPS release authorization (annual)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two references from the last two years required; one must be from employment within the last year, from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
• Employment history verification for the last 3 years, including explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Candidate must confirm renewal plans for any certifications expiring within 90 days of start to avoid clearance issues

Time Off / Scheduling Notes

• Maximum of 10 RTO (request time off) days approved
• RTO not allowed during these blackout periods in 2026:

  • June 28 – July 9
  • September 2 – September 12
  • October 25 – November 4
• Some flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position in Medical Surgical Oncology requiring at least 2 years of acute care experience. Candidates must hold a Colorado or Compact RN license and have current BLS certification. Oncology certification is preferred but not mandatory. The role requires weekend work, floating as needed, and comfort with flexible nurse-to-patient ratios. Extensive background checks, immunizations, and competency verifications are required. First-time travelers are welcome.