GHR Healthcare is hiring: Oncology | RN in Aurora

Overview

Locum Tenens Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology Unit Night Shift – Aurora, Colorado

Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Oncology RN in Aurora, Colorado (zip code 80045). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers night shift opportunities in a busy Surgical Oncology Unit, ideal for nurses seeking Colorado healthcare jobs in a vibrant metropolitan area near Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Aurora offers a dynamic urban lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a thriving healthcare community.

Oncology RN Job Details – Colorado Nursing Jobs

• Location: Aurora, CO 80045 (Denver metro area)
• Healthcare Setting: Surgical Oncology Unit (Medical Surgical Oncology)
• Employment Type: Locum tenens, travel nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/13/2025 – End: 1/12/2026)
• Nursing Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts/week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Required per unit needs
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Unit Size: 36 beds, adult oncology patient population
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2020-$2070

Qualifications and experience information applies to the role below.

Responsibilities

• Deliver post-operative care for patients with abdominal and pelvic cancer diagnoses (Gynecologic, Colorectal, Pancreatic, Liver, Stomach, Urologic Oncology)
• Support patients in meeting post-op milestones for discharge
• Perform clinical nursing interventions: port access, central line care, wound care, IV therapy, PCA pump management, telemetry monitoring
• Educate and support oncology patients and families throughout surgical recovery
• Implement isolation and neutropenic precautions as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response)
• Float to sister facilities and similar medical-surgical oncology units as required
• No chemotherapy or biotherapy administration required

Qualifications

• Active Colorado or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience (teaching hospital experience required)
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Experience in Level I trauma settings preferred
• Proficiency with Epic charting
• Flexible nurse-to-patient ratios (typically 1:6, may flex up)
• First-time travel nurses accepted with teaching hospital experience
• Weekend and floating coverage required

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Signed off by: GHR Healthcare