Radiation Oncology RN
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Valley View Hospital

Radiation Oncology RN - Nursing (Contract)

Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care specifically in Radiation Oncology (not general Medical Oncology).
• Collaborate with the Radiation Oncology Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Assess and intervene for actual or potential patient problems related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Emphasize patient and family teaching, counseling, and support to help cope with cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist Radiation Oncologists in patient evaluation and examination.
• Act as liaison between Radiation Oncology and other hospitals, departments, physician groups, and support organizations.
• Provide referrals for recovery, rehabilitation, nursing home care, hospice, and nutritional services.

Schedule

• Work 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (4-10's), weekdays only.
• Approximately 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience.
• Oncology nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate oncology patient care with interdisciplinary staff.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Knowledge of care for patients across various age groups, developmental stages, and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of chronic illness and comorbidity management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends, skills, procedures, and protocols in hematology/oncology and internal medicine.
• Familiarity with evidence-based oncology, immunology, pharmacology, community health, and cultural sensitivity.

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the facility location (Radius Rule).
• Compliance with state-specific CAPS registration requirements may be necessary (can take up to two weeks to obtain).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for this position.
• Must submit resume, skills sheet, BLS, ACLS, and nursing license for application.