Med-Surg Oncology RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Oncology

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

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Days: Various days of the week
• Weekends: Required per unit needs
• On-call: Not required

Assignment Details

• Unit: Surgical oncology unit, 36 total staffed beds
• Patient population: Mostly abdominal or pelvic procedures and diagnoses (gynecologic oncology, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, stomach). Patients have a known cancer diagnosis and need surgical intervention or management of complications, with a focus on post-op milestones for discharge.
• Chemotherapy and biotherapy: None administered on this unit
• Ratios: 1:6, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs. Support is provided during flex periods.
• Float scope: Floats within scope as required and may float to sister facilities based on needs
• Scrub color: Navy

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Oncology experience (2 years)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• Surgical Oncology experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital setting
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check with third-party education verification (nursing schools must be accredited by CCNE or ACEN), SSN trace, state and national checks, and sanctions searches, all within 60 days of start. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days.
• Drug screen: Within 30 days of start
• Employment history: Last 3 years verified. Gaps over 30 days must be explained. Attestations are not accepted.
• References: Two from the last two years, one from employment within the last year, both from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above. Preceptors are acceptable.
• Identity and documents: Driver's license or state ID (front and back), E-Verify or attestation, and proof of name change if applicable
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year and updated annually, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor). Fit test within 12 months, updated annually. TB screening (QuantiFERON/T-SPOT or two-step PPD) within 1 year. Color vision test (Ishihara) completed in person before start, not online.
• Immunizations: Tdap within 10 years or a signed declination within 1 year. Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity by positive titer or 2 vaccines. Hepatitis B immunity by positive titer, vaccine series, or declination. Varicella immunity by positive titer or 2 vaccines. Current seasonal flu vaccine or an approved facility exemption (declination forms not accepted). COVID documentation or signed declination.
• Training: Facility modules completed within the first two weeks of assignment