Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - BMT Unit

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

Unit & Role Details

• Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) / Hematology/Oncology
• Total Beds: 36 (expanding soon to 51)
• Patient Population: Patients with blood cancers receiving chemotherapy, biotherapies, and cellular therapies such as stem cell transplants and CAR-T
• Shifts: Rotating
• Days of Week: Various
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• Charting System: Epic
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 3-4:1
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Floating: Required to float within scope to like units as needed
• On-call: No

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with BMT or hematology/oncology acute care experience
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years acute care experience in BMT or hematology/oncology
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if experience requirements are met
• Required Certifications:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Colorado or Compact RN License
  • Oncology certification (ONC)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado state checks, education verification, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions, etc.
• Education Verification: Accredited nursing school verification required (CCNE or ACEN)
• Licensure Verification: NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start and annually
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TDAP within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or facility exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or signed declination
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start and annually (specific mask types)
• Color Blindness: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (updated annually)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) updated annually
• OSHA Mandatory Training (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Time Off (RTO): Maximum 10 days approved; no RTO allowed during specific blackout periods in 2026
• References: Two references from the last two years required, including one from the last year, preferably from a Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained

This position is ideal for experienced BMT/Oncology RNs looking for a travel contract in a specialized hematology/oncology unit with rotating shifts and weekend requirements.