Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Aurora, Colorado

Apply now for an adult oncology travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado, providing compassionate, evidence-based care on a specialized oncology, gynecologic oncology, palliative care, and medical telemetry unit. This 13-week night-shift assignment is ideal for an experienced Oncology RN seeking a Colorado travel nurse contract near Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

Oncology Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Location: Aurora, Colorado, near Denver
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; various days based on unit needs
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Unit: 36-bed oncology and medical telemetry unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on nights; ratios may flex based on staffing and patient acuity
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately six weekend shifts per six weeks
• Floating: Float within scope to similar units and other locations as needed
• Call: Not required
• Time Off: Up to 10 requested time-off days may be approved; blackout periods and scheduling guidelines apply

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience
• Recent inpatient oncology nursing experience
• Experience caring for adult patients with flexible staffing ratios and complex medical needs
• Level II trauma experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Epic charting experience required
• Oncology or chemotherapy certification, such as OCN or an ONS/ONCC credential, preferred but not required
• Comfort working night shifts, providing weekend coverage, and floating within clinical scope

Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult oncology, gynecologic oncology, palliative care, and medical telemetry patients
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, antiemetics, and other prescribed treatments according to policy
• Assess patients for complications including neutropenia, sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, anaphylaxis, extravasation, hemorrhage, altered mental status, and spinal cord compression
• Manage central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters, PCA pumps, and other specialized equipment
• Perform medication administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, and post-surgical care
• Recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory findings and changes in patient condition
• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and families throughout treatment
• Collaborate with pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, interpretation services, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Oncology Registered Nurse travel contract in Aurora, Colorado, and join an experienced adult oncology care team near Denver.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.