Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Blood Cancer Oncology Unit position in Denver, CO, requiring at least one year of acute care oncology experience and an active CO or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Night shift (7P-7A) on an 18-bed Blood Cancer Unit,

• Patient ratio of 3-4:1,

• Day shift staffing includes a charge nurse (no patient assignment), 3-5 RNs, and 1 CNA; night shift includes a charge nurse and 3-5 RNs,

• Equipment used includes telemetry monitoring, bladder scanner, Alaris pump, and Alaris PCA,

• EMR:
Meditech,

• Typical procedures include lumbar punctures, bone marrow biopsies (with and without conscious sedation), and thoracentesis,

• High-acuity hematology patients requiring frequent medication administration, blood transfusions, and electrolyte replacements,

• 13-week contract in Denver, CO,

Job Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required,

• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start),

• ONC (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification required,

• Minimum 1 year of recent, acute care oncology experience required,

• US SSN and DOB required for consideration,

• One professional reference required,

• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months,

Additional Information

• Chemo and biotherapy certification is preferred; nurses without this certification will not administer chemo or biotherapy but will work around hazardous drugs - education on handling excreta is provided,

• Step-down experience is a plus, as the unit manages standing orders (e.g., fluid bolus, first fever protocols) and highly acute hematology patients,

• Strong team culture with a primary nursing model and limited use of PCTs,

• This unit has earned HCA's Unit of Distinction award 4 out of 5 years, ranking among the top 2 of 600 med-surg units nationwide within HCA,

• Compassionate, adaptable, and quick-learning candidates are the best personality fit for this unit,

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible - no local candidates accepted