Med Surg Oncology RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

MS ONC RN - Medical Surgical Oncology

Location: Aurora, Colorado Unit: Surgical oncology unit, 36 total staffed beds Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:00 (12 hours/day, 36 hours/week) Days: Various days of the week; weekends required per unit needs Start Date: Not specified

Unit Overview

• Primarily cares for patients with a known cancer diagnosis who need surgical intervention to manage their disease or its complications.
• Most procedures and diagnoses involve the abdomen or pelvis, including gynecologic oncology, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and stomach cases.
• Nursing staff help patients reach post-op milestones for discharge.
• No chemotherapy or biotherapy is administered on this unit.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs. Candidates must be comfortable with flexible staffing ratios and have prior experience in such environments.
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Med Surg experience: 2 years of experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a teaching hospital setting
• Surgical oncology experience

Certifications Not Required

• ACLS is not required for MS/Tele units.
• Chemotherapy certification is not required; staff do not need to be chemo certified to apply.

Floating and On-Call

• Floating within scope to meet facility needs and float between like units is required.
• May float to other facilities in the system based on facility needs.
• On-call is not required.

Time Off

• Maximum of 10 RTO days, approved.
• RTO is not allowed during these periods: November 22 to December 2, 2026; December 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027; and March 13 to March 21, 2027.
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start and updated annually, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor)
• TB: negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or two-step PPD within 1 year of start, updated annually; positive results require a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire
• Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity: positive MMR IgG titer or 2 MMR vaccines (boosters may be required if titers are negative or equivocal)
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, 2-dose Heplisav series, or declination
• Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
• Tdap within 10 years of start, or a signed declination within 1 year of start
• COVID: proof of vaccination or signed declination (accepted vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Flu vaccine for the 2026-27 season (deadline 11/12): current seasonal flu vaccine or approved facility exemption; declination forms are not accepted
• Fit test within 12 months of start and updated annually; approved masks include 3M 1860S, 1860R, and 1870/1870+; PAPR available if needed
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually; panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, morphine, and oxycodone (marijuana not tested for Aya direct)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara) completed before start; online testing not accepted, and it cannot be completed onsite. Failing does not cancel the assignment.

Background, Licensing, and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state and national checks, education verification (nursing school must be CCNE or ACEN accredited), sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• E-Verify or attestation
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start
• Colorado CAPS release authorization, renewed annually, with 5 years of address history
• Driver's license or state ID (clear copies of front and back)
• Proof of legal name change, if applicable
• Employment history covering the last 3 years, with gaps over 30 days explained (post-graduation employment accepted if graduated within the last 3 years); attestations not accepted
• 2 references from the last 2 years, one from employment within the last year; both must be from a Charge RN, manager, supervisor, or above (preceptors acceptable)
• Facility modules (New Employee Orientation) completed within the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Employee data sheet completed within 24 hours of signing