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 Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical Oncology unit requiring 2 years of acute care experience, teaching hospital background, and a CO or Compact RN license.
Details
- Surgical Oncology unit within a teaching hospital setting caring for patients with known cancer diagnoses requiring surgical intervention
- Majority of procedures and diagnoses involve abdominal or pelvic conditions including gynecologic, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancers
- No chemotherapy or biotherapy administered on this unit; chemo certification not required
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00, various days of the week
- Weekend shifts required per unit needs
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, which may flex higher based on staffing and unit needs
- Uses Epic charting system
- Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities based on facility needs
- No on-call requirements
- 36 total staffed beds
Requirements
- Active CO or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required (hard stop requirement)
- Trauma Level I hospital experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Comfortable working in environments with flexible staffing ratios
- Skilled in IV therapy, port access/management, central line care, and PICC line care
- Experience managing oncologic emergencies such as sepsis and anaphylaxis
- Skilled in symptom management including nausea/vomiting, altered mental status, and dysphagia
- Experience with post-surgical care, wound care, and ostomy/colostomy management
- Knowledge of neutropenic precautions and isolation/PPE protocols
Additional Information
- Provide post-operative nursing care to help oncology surgical patients achieve discharge milestones
- Coordinate care and provide patient/family education and psychosocial support
- Perform chest tube care, foley catheter management, and dysrhythmia interpretation as needed
- Manage pain including IV push narcotics and PCA pump administration
- Navy scrub color required
- First-time travelers accepted, provided they have teaching hospital experience
- Previous UCHealth employees (including affiliated hospitals) must disclose prior employment history
- Candidates who applied to UCHealth internal travel or perm positions within the last two years will not be considered
- Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
- Maximum 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods excluded from RTO eligibility
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
- Facility-specific modules must be completed within the first week of assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-755787. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.