Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Start Date: 06-22-2026

End Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable start times between 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM, primarily covering 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, with on-call requirements 1 night every 6 weeks including weekends and holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery care for diverse surgical patients including ortho, trauma, cardiac, urology, pulmonary, and GI cases
• Monitor and interpret cardiac strips while caring for ICU patients recovering in the PACU setting
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes
• Respond to on-call needs within a 1-hour window to support critical patient care needs
• Float to support the surgery center as needed while maintaining high standards of care
• Utilize Epic EMR to document patient progress and coordinate with the healthcare team

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Colorado or compact license
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• ED or ICU experience strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ability to work variable shifts and participate in on-call rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• PACU nursing expertise with Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery skills
• Strong cardiac monitoring and strip interpretation abilities
• Experience caring for diverse surgical populations including ortho, trauma, and cardiac patients
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to respond to call within 1 hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, Colorado

Explore the stunning Rocky Mountains with hiking, skiing, and outdoor adventures right outside your door, discover vibrant downtown Denver just minutes away, enjoy craft breweries and farm-to-table dining, take weekend trips to Red Rocks Amphitheatre or Boulder, and experience Colorado's world-famous craft beer scene and outdoor lifestyle

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