Oncology RN
Aurora, Colorado
The Medical Center of Aurora

Job Opportunity: RN - Oncology (Travel)

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

Unit Information

• Unit Number: 607
• Facility Type: Medical Center
• Number of Beds: 345
• Staff: Float pool of about 80
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units
  • Night Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (varies by unit and shift)
• Equipment: Various
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Chemo Certification (preferred, required to schedule on Oncology unit)
• Registered Nurse License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing specialty (Oncology/Tele)
• Strong Telemetry experience required (minimum 2 years)

Typical Procedures & Responsibilities

• Care for a large cardiac patient population
• Work on 2 Telemetry floors and a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Floating to all inpatient Med/Tele and Rehab units
• Flexibility and willingness to float between units is essential

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Team player with compassion
• Flexible and willing to float
• Interested in learning to care for patients with varied acute and chronic medical issues
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, family-like team environment

Additional Notes

• This role offers a great learning opportunity in a supportive environment
• Unit policies and guidelines vary slightly between units but emphasize teamwork and mutual care