Oncology RN
Denver, Colorado
Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center

Travel RN - Oncology

Location: Denver, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (7 PM - 7 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Blood Cancer Oncology
• Beds: 18
• Staff: 37 total
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs
• Patient Ratio: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, Alaris pump and Alaris PCA
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Chemo certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Compassionate attitude toward oncology and chronic patients
• Step-down unit experience, familiar with standing orders (e.g., fluid bolus, first fever)
• Experience with acute hematology patients

Typical Procedures Performed

• Lumbar puncture
• Bone marrow biopsies (with conscious sedation or no sedation)
• Thoracentesis

Work Environment & Culture

• The unit has won "Unit of Distinction" 4 out of the last 5 years for quality measures including evidence-based practice, infection prevention, nurse certification rates, and low RN turnover
• Emphasis on primary nursing with less reliance on CNAs/PCTs; nursing interventions are the majority of patient care
• Team-oriented culture: supportive, fun-loving, dedicated, and knowledgeable oncology nurses
• Education provided for safe handling of hazardous drug excreta
• High standards for quality and patient safety

Additional Notes

• Candidates without the required skills and certifications will not be considered
• The unit administers many medications, blood products, and electrolyte replacements
• Compassion, adaptability, and quick learning are valued personality traits for this role

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position