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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.
Hepatitis B: Positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination.
Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines.
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.