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Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Start Date: 07-06-2026
End Date: 10-05-2026
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 to post-surgical patients
- Monitor and assess patients recovering from ortho, trauma, cardiac, urology, pulmonary, and GI procedures
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure seamless patient transitions
- Respond to ICU patients recovering in the PACU with confidence and expertise
- Read and interpret cardiac strips to maintain patient safety
- Support your colleagues by assisting with lunch relief and floating as needed
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact license
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- ED or ICU experience strongly preferred
- Epic EMR experience a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- PACU nursing expertise with Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery skills
- Strong assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Comfort managing vents, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
- 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
Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, Colorado
Explore the stunning Rocky Mountains with hiking, biking, and scenic drives, discover vibrant downtown Denver just minutes away, enjoy local craft breweries and farm-to-table dining, or take weekend trips to nearby ski resorts and mountain towns
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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