Registered Nurse, Blood and Marrow Transplant
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - BMT Unit

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 36-bed Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit, expanding soon to 51 beds
• Caring for patients with blood cancers receiving chemotherapy, biotherapies, and cellular therapies such as stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapy
• Patient care ratio: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy
• Rotating shifts on various days of the week
• Weekend work required as per unit needs
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within scope to similar units may be required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in BMT or hematology/oncology (highest required years of experience)
• First-time travel nurses accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Certifications required:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Colorado or Compact RN License
  • Oncology certification (ONC)

Time Off & Scheduling

• Maximum of 10 Return to Office (RTO) days approved
• RTO not allowed during specific blackout periods in 2026 (March 14-21, May 8-11, May 21-27, June 28-July 9)
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 60 days of start (includes SSN trace, Colorado state checks, education verification, sex offender search, sanctions list, etc.)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Education verification (accredited nursing school required)
• State license verification (Colorado RN license required)
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• References: 2 from last 2 years, including one from last year, from charge RN, manager, or supervisor
• Employment application and work history verification covering last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific 3M masks required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titers or vaccinations required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccinations required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required prior to start; online testing not accepted for new candidates

Competency Exams (Required within 1 year of start and updated annually)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for ICU, Med/Surg, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, ER, Neuro ICU, etc.)
• Core Part I, II, III (not required for non-direct patient care roles)
• OSHA Mandatory training (minimum 80% score)

Additional Notes

• Floating between like units may be required to meet facility needs
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Weekend shifts are required based on unit needs

This position is ideal for experienced acute care nurses with a background in BMT or hematology/oncology seeking a travel contract in Colorado.