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Travel Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology Job

HealthForce Healthcare · Glenwood Springs, CO · 6 days ago
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Start date: 09/29/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • Weekly pay: $2,496-$2,713 • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week • Shift: 10-hour days (4-10s) on weekdays

About the role

This travel assignment takes place in a hospital setting supporting the Radiation Oncology team to deliver high-quality patient care across the cancer treatment continuum. Travel requirement: minimum 75 miles from the assignment facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for Radiation Oncology patients under the Radiation Oncologist, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care related to disease, treatment course, and follow-up
  • Monitor patients for treatment-related side effects, manage symptoms, and administer prescribed therapies while ensuring patient safety and comfort
  • Educate patients and families on treatment expectations, potential side effects, self-care strategies, and follow-up plans; provide counseling and support as needed
  • Collaborate with the Radiation Oncology team (physicians, therapists, and support staff) to coordinate care, document progress, and adjust the plan of care as appropriate
  • Facilitate referrals to supportive resources such as nutrition, rehabilitation, hospice, or community services; assist with discharge planning and continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate documentation, uphold infection control and safety standards, and adapt to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic environment

Requirements

  • Current Colorado RN license in good standing; BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
  • Minimum 2 years of RN Radiation Oncology experience (not Oncology RN experience)
  • Ability to work in a hospital-based Radiation Oncology setting; strong communication skills with a multidisciplinary team
  • Education: Registered Nurse with Colorado license; relevant oncology nursing education/training
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate oncology patient care, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced clinic environment
  • Travel eligibility with compliance to the 75-mile minimum distance rule from the assignment facility

Benefits

  • Dedicated assignment-specific support from a travel-focused recruitment team
  • 24/7 travel and clinical support throughout the assignment
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
  • Ongoing resources to help with multidisciplinary communication and patient care coordination

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