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

Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Work Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit Type: Oncology, Medical-Surgical
• Total Beds: 36
• Charting System: Epic
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4 (day), 1:5 (night); ratios may flex based on staffing and unit needs
• Floating: Required to float within scope to similar units and possibly to sister facilities
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• Scrub Color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years oncology experience, including oncology 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)
• Acute care experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• 7-year background check including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Colorado Statewide CBI
  • Education verification (accredited nursing school)
  • Sex offender search
  • OFAC Sanctions List check
• Employment and work history verification for last 3 years (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• 2 professional references from last 2 years (one from last year, from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor)
• Colorado CAPS check within 60 days of start
• Compliance with facility-specific onboarding and training modules

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months (3M 1860S, 1860R, 1870/1870+ masks accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (including True 2-Step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive MMR IGG titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titer negative/equivocal)
• COVID-19: Proof of vaccination or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug test within 30 days of start and annually (specific panel required)
• Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually) for ICU/Stepdown/Tele/Med-Surg units
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) annually
• OSHA mandatory training annually (minimum 80% score)

Additional Notes

• Time off (RTO) limited to 10 days maximum; no RTO allowed during specified blackout periods in 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions
• Candidates must confirm renewal plans for any certifications expiring within 90 days of assignment start
• Facility-specific new employee orientation modules must be completed within first two weeks of assignment

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology and acute care experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in Colorado.