Oncology RN (Blood Cancer Unit)
Denver, Colorado
Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center

Travel RN - Oncology (Blood Cancer Unit)

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Blood Cancer Unit / Oncology
• Beds: 18
• Staff: 37 total
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs, 1 CNA
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs
• Patient Ratios: 3-4 patients per nurse
• Equipment: Telemetry, bladder scanner, Alaris pump and Alaris PCA
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Oncology
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (required to administer chemo/biotherapy)
• Licenses: Valid Registered Nurse License

Skills & Experience

• Compassionate care for oncology and chronic patient populations
• Quick learner
• Preferred:

  • Chemo and biotherapy certification
  • Step-down experience (familiarity with standing orders such as fluid bolus, first fever)
  • Experience with very acute hematology patients

Typical Procedures Performed

• Lumbar puncture
• Bone marrow biopsies (with conscious sedation or no sedation)
• Thoracentesis

Work Environment & Culture

• The unit has won "Unit of Distinction" 4 out of the last 5 years within the hospital system for quality measures including evidence-based practice, falls prevention, infection control, scheduling, and nurse certification rates.
• Emphasis on primary nursing with less reliance on CNAs/PCTs; nurses provide majority of patient care interventions.
• Team-oriented culture: supportive, fun-loving, dedicated, and knowledgeable oncology nurses who love their work.
• Nurses handle many medications, blood, and electrolyte replacements.
• Nurses without chemo certification will not administer chemo/biotherapy but will be around hazardous drugs; education is provided for safe handling.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The unit values adaptability and compassion in its nursing staff.