The US Oncology Network·Thornton, Colorado
The nurse will provide comprehensive care for radiation oncology patients, including conducting assessments, documenting vital signs, and providing treatment education. Additional duties include triaging phone calls, coordinating imaging studies, and managing patient paperwork.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Registered Nurse to float between our Thornton and Boulder clinics as needed.
We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling.
It’s much more than a job.
Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.
Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.
$37.00-45.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc.
Assist in obtaining imaging studies and patient records Assist with PFC in getting new patient paperwork signed at time of consult Documents nursing assessments/patient intake forms, medication list and updates in the patient chart. Assesses patient needs and provides teaching and education pertaining to radiation treatments Document pain, depression and fatigue and vital signs for quality measures Document weekly patient visits and review discharge instructions with patient near final treatment, may involve getting follow up appointments scheduled Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart and to the Rad Onc team Follow up on ordered studies by Rad Onc physician, pull labs for concurrent chemo patients Completes disability/FMLA paperwork if needed for Rad Onc patients If interpreter needed utilize Proprio for consult/follow up patients Other duties as assigned
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a valid RN state license and current BLS certification. A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required, with a BSN and oncology experience preferred.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
