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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 and 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 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 from the operating room
- Respond to ICU patients recovering in the PACU with specialized critical care skills
- Read and interpret cardiac strips to maintain patient safety
- Support the unit during floating assignments and assist colleagues with lunch relief coverage
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact license
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of PACU experience or ED/ICU background
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Ability to work variable shifts and participate in on-call rotation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills for post-anesthesia care
- Experience with vents, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
- Ability to manage 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios effectively
- Comfortable floating to different units as needed
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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 and outdoor adventures, visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre for concerts, stroll through downtown Denver's vibrant food scene, or enjoy 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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