Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shifts: Rotating. Night (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30) or Day (3x12 hours, 07:00-19:30)
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Days: Various days of the week
Weekends: Yes, per unit needs
On-Call: Not required
Unit Size: 36 total staffed beds
Scrub Color: Navy
Charting System: Epic
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Colorado
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Oncology experience (2 years)
Oncology experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI
Work Details
Float within scope to meet facility needs, and may float to sister facilities based on needs
Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 day shift, 1:5 night shift, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs
Up to 10 RTO days approved. RTO is not allowed June 28 - July 9, 2026; September 2 - 12, 2026; or October 25 - November 4, 2026. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
Facility modules must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment
Employee data sheet must be completed within 24 hours of signing, with middle initial and agency info filled out
Gaps of 15 or more days are treated as new candidates and must meet full requirements again
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
4.3rating(84 reviews)
4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital
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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Staff Position
5.0rating
Review of University of Colorado Hospital on Jun 9, 2026
Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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