Travel 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 a night shift inpatient position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit within a 36-bed hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (day) and 1:5 (night), with flexibility based on staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities based on facility needs
• Epic charting system used
• Navy scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required
• Trauma Level II hospital experience required
• Prior experience in environments with flexible staffing ratios required
• Oncology certification (OCN/ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access/management, and central line care
• Experience managing oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis, anaphylaxis)
• Experience administering chemotherapy (oral, IV push, continuous infusion) preferred
• Familiarity with psychosocial and symptom management care for oncology patients
• Wound care, phlebotomy, and PPE/neutropenic precautions experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to inpatient oncology population, including chemotherapy administration and symptom management
• Monitor for and respond to oncologic emergencies and abnormal lab values
• Support patients with psychosocial needs, including advanced directives and hospice care
• Administer medications including antiemetics, antibiotics, and antitumor agents
• Perform procedures such as chest tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, and Foley catheter insertion
• Complete all facility-specific onboarding modules within the first week of assignment
• Maximum of 10 RTO days permitted per 13-week contract, with blackout periods enforced during high-need timeframes
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Local candidates accepted, with reduced bill rate for those residing within 75 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous UCHealth employees may be subject to eligibility restrictions

American Traveler Job ID #P-752899. 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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