Med Surg Oncology RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Aurora, Colorado Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shifts: Rotating. Night (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:00) or Day (3x12 hours, 07:00-19:00) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Weekends: Yes, per unit needs On-Call: Not required First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Assignment Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology, 36 total staffed beds
• Float Scope: Floats within scope as required and may float to sister facilities based on facility needs
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 day shift, 1:5 night shift. Ratios may flex up based on staffing and unit needs, with additional support provided.
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Time Off Requests: Up to 10 approved RTO days. RTO is not allowed during November 22 to December 2, 2026; December 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027; or March 13 to March 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado (Colorado or Compact RN license accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 2 years of Med Surg experience, including experience within the last year
• Surgical Oncology experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI

Background and Credentialing

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado and statewide CBI, third-party education verification, sex offender search, and OFAC search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• E-Verify or attestation
• Driver's license or state ID (clear copies of front and back)
• Colorado CAPS check within 60 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Gaps of 15 or more days are treated as new and must meet the full requirement
• Proof of name change is accepted for older documents

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor)
• Fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually (onsite testing available; PAPR available if needed)
• Tdap within 10 years of start, or a signed declination within 1 year
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or 2-step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: positive MMR IgG titer or 2 vaccines
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination
• Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Color vision (Ishihara) exam completed before start date, in person only (online testing not accepted). Failing does not result in cancellation.
• COVID vaccination proof or signed declination (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna accepted)
• 2026-27 seasonal flu vaccine or an approved facility exemption (declination forms not accepted)

Work History and References

• Employment history covering the last 3 years, with gaps over 30 days explained (post-graduation employment accepted if graduated within the last 3 years)
• Work history verification; attestations not accepted
• 2 references from the last 2 years, one from employment within the last year, both from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above (preceptors acceptable)
• Skills checklist completed annually

Onboarding

• Employee data sheet completed within 24 hours of signing