Travel Medical Surgical Oncology RN - $2,261 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for night shift at a Level II trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology unit within a 36-bed hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Various days of the week with weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (day) and 1:5 (night), which may flex based on staffing and unit needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Oncology certification (OCN, ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, port access/management, and central line/PICC line care
• Experience recognizing and managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, sepsis, spinal cord compression)
• Experience with chemotherapy administration (continuous infusion, IV push, oral) preferred
• Skilled in symptom management for oncology patients (nausea, neuropathy, altered mental status, dysphagia)
• Comfortable working in environments with flexible staffing ratios
• Wound care, chest tube management, and ostomy care skills preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inpatient oncology patients including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
• Manage oncologic emergencies and post-surgical care as needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract
• RTO not permitted during specific blackout periods including early September, late October through early November, late November through early December, and late December through early January
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Candidates who applied to UCHealth's internal travel jobs or perm staff within the last two years are not eligible for consideration
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-742121. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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