Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology (MS ONC)
Overview
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Start: Not specified
Schedule
Shifts: Rotating. Night (3x12 hours, 19:30–7:30) or Day (3x12 hours, 7:30–19:30)
Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
Weekends: Every third weekend, subject to change based on unit needs
On-call: Not required
Time off: Up to 10 RTO days approved. RTO is not allowed Nov 22–Dec 2, 2026; Dec 20, 2026–Jan 3, 2027; and Mar 13–21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
Unit and Assignment
Unit: 30-bed Med/Surg and Oncology Unit (30 total staffed beds)
Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6, varying with chemo admits and experience. Chemo administration is not guaranteed.
Float scope: Floats as needed within scope to like units. Travelers may float to sister facilities in the North region.
First-time travelers: Accepted
Charting system: Epic
Scrub color: Navy blue
Requirements
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Valid RN license in Colorado, verified through NURSYS within 60 days of start
2 years of oncology experience, including 2 years of medical surgical oncology (MS/ONC) experience
Oncology experience within the last year
2 years of Med Surg experience
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI (ACLS is not required for Med/Surg)
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
Competency exam
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Med/Surg)
Core Parts I, II, and III
OSHA mandatory training
Competencies completed within 1 year of start and updated annually, minimum score of 80% where stated
Skills checklist completed annually
References: 2 references from the last two years, one from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
Work history: 3 years of employment verified, including the most recent employer. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Gaps of 15 or more days are considered new and must meet the full requirements. Employment after graduation is accepted if graduation was within the last 3 years. Attestations are not accepted.
Application: Must include a current, valid phone number and email address.
Background check: 7-year background check completed within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide CBI checks, FACIS III, NSO (sex offender search), and OFAC sanctions search. Nursing school graduates must have graduated from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program. Education verified by a third party. Also required within 60 days of start: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
Identity and work eligibility: Driver's license or state ID (clear copies of front and back). E-Verify or attestation. Proof of legal name change if applicable.
Colorado checks: Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start. Annual CO CAPS release authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
ONS certification
Health and Immunization Requirements
Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start and updated annually. Must be signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA. Chiropractors cannot sign.
Fit test: Within 12 months of start and updated annually, using 3M 1860S, 3M 1860R, or 3M 1870/1870+. Onsite testing and PAPR are available.
Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start, or a signed declination within 1 year of start.
Tuberculosis: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-Spot, or two PPDs placed 7–21 days apart. A positive result requires a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire, updated annually.
Measles, mumps, and rubella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines. Additional boosters may be required if titers are negative or equivocal.
COVID-19: Proof of vaccination (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna) or a signed declination.
Influenza (2026–27): Current seasonal flu vaccine or an approved facility exemption. Declinations are not accepted. Deadline is Nov 12.
Drug screen: Completed within 30 days of start and updated annually. Marijuana is not tested.
Color vision: Ishihara exam completed before start. Online testing is not accepted, and it cannot be done onsite. Failing does not cancel the assignment.
Onboarding
Employee data sheet: Completed within 24 hours of signing. Middle initial and agency information required.
Facility modules: Information only. Must be completed within the first two weeks of the assignment.
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!