
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 20% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 282 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Assignment in Aurora, Colorado
Join an acute-care oncology team in Aurora, Colorado, as a Travel Registered Nurse providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients in a dynamic medical-surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology, palliative care, and medical-telemetry environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced oncology RN who is comfortable managing complex patient needs, administering chemotherapy, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. First-time travel nurses are welcome.
Located in the Denver metropolitan area, this Colorado travel nursing assignment offers access to a vibrant community, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and the scenic Rocky Mountains.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Oncology Nursing
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Shifts: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Population: Adult oncology and medical-surgical patients
- Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights; ratios may flex based on staffing and unit needs
- Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks, based on unit needs
- Call: Not required
- Charting: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Floating: Flexibility to float within scope to like units or other nearby locations may be required
Oncology RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
- At least 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience
- Recent oncology nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience caring for patients with complex medical-surgical, oncology, gynecologic oncology, palliative care, or telemetry needs
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Oncology chemotherapy certification through ONS/ONCC and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated experience with Epic or another electronic health record system
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing staffing ratios, and float within scope when needed
Travel Oncology Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult oncology and medical-surgical patients on night shift
- Administer and monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, antiemetics, and other prescribed therapies according to policy
- Assess and respond to changes in patient condition, including sepsis, neutropenia, altered mental status, hemorrhage, anaphylaxis, tumor lysis syndrome, and spinal cord compression
- Manage central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, chest tubes, drains, Foley catheters, PCA pumps, and other specialized equipment
- Perform medication administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, post-surgical care, and patient education
- Recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory values and clinical changes promptly
- Apply appropriate isolation precautions, personal protective equipment, and safe handling practices for chemotherapy and other hazardous medications
- Document assessments, interventions, care plans, and outcomes accurately in Epic
- Collaborate with providers, pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Float to appropriate units or locations as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality care within the RN's scope of practice
Apply now for this Colorado travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced acute-care oncology team in Aurora 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.
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