Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN MS/Tele, Medical Acute Care)

Overview

• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Start/Schedule: Weekend day shifts, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:00), 36 hours per week
• Scrub color: Navy
• Charting system: Epic
• Time off: Up to 10 RTO days approved. RTO is not allowed Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2026; Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027; and Mar 13 to Mar 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.

Unit and Staffing

• Unit: 36-bed inpatient medicine tele unit serving patients with acute and chronic medical diagnoses
• Patient ratios: 1:5 day shift and 1:6 night shift, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs. Additional support is provided.
• Float: Will float within scope as required and may float to other facilities in the system within the Metro region based on need.
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 2 years
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance

• Background check: 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide checks, FACIS III, national sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions search. International checks are not required.
• Education verification: Third-party verification of highest education. Nursing schools must be accredited by CCNE or ACEN. Transcript or diploma may be accepted if needed.
• Exclusion and sanction checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS check: Required within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS release authorization: Required annually, with 5 full years of address history in MM/DD/YYYY format
• Identity and work eligibility: Driver's license or state ID (clear front and back copies) and E-Verify or attestation
• Name changes: Older documents with a prior name are acceptable with proof of name change, and certifications must match the current legal name
• Gaps: Gaps of 15 or more days are treated as new, and the full requirement applies

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start and updated annually. Must be a clear statement of health signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor).
• Fit test: Within 12 months of start and updated annually using a 3M 1860S, 1860R, or 1870/1870+ mask (universal or one-size-fits-all sizing is acceptable). Onsite fit testing and PAPR are available.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs 7 to 21 days apart, within 1 year and updated annually. Positive results require a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start, or signed declination within 1 year of start
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: Positive MMR IgG titer or 2 vaccines. Additional boosters may be required if titers are negative or equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, 3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
• Drug testing: Within 30 days of start and updated annually. Panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, morphine, and oxycodone.
• Flu vaccine (2026-27): Current seasonal flu vaccine or facility-approved exemption is required. Declination forms are not accepted. Onsite vaccination is available.
• COVID: Proof of vaccination or signed declination. Accepted vaccines are AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna.
• Color vision: Ishihara exam must be completed in person before start. Online testing is not accepted. Failing does not cancel the assignment, and accommodations may be made.

References and Employment History

• References: 2 from the last two years, with one from employment in the last year. Both must come from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
• Employment history: 3 years, with gaps over 30 days explained. Employment since graduation is accepted if graduation was within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification: Attestations are not accepted.
• Skills checklist: Required annually
• Employee data sheet: Must be completed within 24 hours of signing, including middle initial and agency information