Travel 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, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Surgical Oncology unit requiring 2 years of acute care experience and prior teaching hospital experience at a Trauma Level I facility.

Details

• Surgical Oncology unit within a hospital setting
• 36 staffed beds on the unit
• Patients admitted primarily for surgical management of GYN oncology, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancers
• Unit does not administer chemotherapy or biotherapy; chemo certification not required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12 hours), various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities as needed
• Uses Epic for charting
• Navy scrub color required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Colorado or Compact)
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I hospital experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central line and port care, and infusion pump management
• Skilled in symptom management for oncology patients, including altered mental status, nausea/vomiting, and dysphagia
• Experience recognizing and responding to oncologic emergencies such as sepsis and anaphylaxis
• Experience with post-surgical care, wound care, and ostomy/colostomy management
• Experience with pain management including IV push narcotics and PCA pump management

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative surgical oncology care to help patients achieve discharge milestones
• Support patients and families with psychosocial care, including education and end-of-life discussions
• Complete all facility-specific training modules within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have teaching hospital experience
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-755790. 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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