Med Surg Oncology RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

MS ONC RN: Medical Surgical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Aurora, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 19:00 to 07:00 (3x12-hour shifts) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Days of Week: Various Weekends: Required per unit needs On-Call: Not required

Unit and Assignment

• Unit: Surgical oncology unit, 36 total staffed beds
• Patient Focus: Mostly abdominal and pelvic procedures and diagnoses (gynecologic oncology, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, stomach). Patients have a known cancer diagnosis and need surgical intervention. Nursing focuses on post-op milestones for discharge.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy: Not administered on this unit. Chemo certification is not required to apply.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs. Candidates must be comfortable working in flexible-ratio environments and have prior experience doing so.
• Floating: Floats within scope as required and may float to sister facilities based on needs.
• Scrub Color: Navy
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Med Surg experience (2 years)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• Surgical Oncology experience
• Experience in a Teaching Hospital setting (required, and specifically required for a first travel assignment)
• AHA BLS certification (issued by American Heart Association; RQI accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding and Clearance Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and statewide checks, third-party education verification (CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing school), sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions search. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days. Candidates with gaps of 15+ days are treated as new and must meet the full requirement.
• Licensure and Employment Verification: NURSYS verification within 60 days. Colorado CAPS check within 60 days, not updated annually.
• E-Verify: Required, or a signed attestation.
• Competencies (within 1 year, updated annually, minimum score 80%): Medication test/pharmacology exam, competency exam, dysrhythmia/EKG exam (required for Med/Surg), Core Parts I to III, and OSHA mandatory.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor)
  • Fit test within 12 months using an approved mask (onsite testing available)
  • Tdap within 10 years, or a signed declination within 1 year
  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with a TB questionnaire if positive
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccine series)
  • COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (declination forms not accepted)
  • Color blind exam (Ishihara) completed in person before start
  • Drug screen within 30 days (9-substance panel; marijuana not tested)
• References: 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).
• Employment History: 3 years of employment history verified, including most recent employer. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Attestations are not accepted.
• Application: Must include current phone number and email address.
• Skills Checklist: Required annually.
• Facility Modules: Must be completed within the first 2 weeks of assignment. Employee data sheet due within 24 hours of signing.