Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Registered Nurse: RN/MS ONC Nights

Location: Aurora, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Job Title: Medical Surgical Oncology Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Days: Various days of the week
• Weekends: Yes, per unit needs
• On-call: Not on call
• Floating: Floats within scope as required and may float to sister facilities based on facility needs
• Time off: 10 RTO days maximum, approved. RTO is not allowed during September 2 to 12, 2026; October 25 to November 4, 2026; November 22 to December 2, 2026; and December 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Unit Details

• Total staffed beds: 36
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 day shift, 1:5 night shift. Ratios may flex up based on staffing and unit needs, with additional support provided.
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

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

Pre-Start Clearances

• Background check: 7-year check, including Colorado state and SSN trace, education verification, FACIS III, NSO, and OFAC (within 60 days of start). Education must be verified by a third party, and nursing schools must be CCNE or ACEN accredited. A transcript or diploma is acceptable in lieu of education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Required within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS check: Required within 60 days of start
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start and annually. Panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, morphine, and oxycodone.
• CO CAPS release authorization: Required annually. A minimum of 5 years of address history is required on the release form.
• Legal name change: Older documents with a prior name are acceptable with proof of name change. Certifications and licensure must match the current legal name.
• Driver's license or state ID: Clear copies of front and back required
• Gap rule: Candidates with gaps of 15 or more days are considered new and must meet the full requirements.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start and annually. Must be signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA. Chiropractors are not accepted.
• Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start, or a signed declination within one year of start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON-Gold or T-SPOT, or two negative PPDs placed 7 to 21 days apart, within 1 year and updated annually
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: Positive MMR IgG titer or 2 vaccines. Low titers require a booster and facility approval before clearance.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, 3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination. Low titers require a booster and facility approval before clearance.
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
• COVID: Proof of vaccination or a signed declination. Accepted vaccines are AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna.
• Seasonal flu (2026-27): Current seasonal flu vaccine or facility-approved exemption. Declination forms are not accepted. Deadline is 11/12.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara): Must be completed before start. Online testing is not accepted, and it cannot be done onsite. Failing does not cancel the assignment, and the facility provides accommodations as needed.
• Fit test: Required within 12 months and annually. Accepted masks are 3M 1860S, 1860R, and 1870/1870+. Onsite fit testing and PAPR are available if needed.