Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Denver, CO
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 03-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (12-hour night shifts). Specific days of week vary and will be scheduled; 13-week travel assignment.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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
- Assess and monitor transplant and stepdown patients, providing safe, expert nursing care during the night shift
- Administer medications and manage heparin drips and PCA pumps accurately and confidently
- Perform wound and drain care (wound vac, chest tubes, JP drains) and document care thoroughly
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and EKGs, responding promptly to changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians, transplant teams, and interdisciplinary staff to support complex care plans
- Use Meditech to maintain clear, timely charting and communicate care handoffs effectively
- Operate patient mobility equipment (Hoyer lift, Sara Stedy, sit-to-stand) and ensure safe patient handling
- Support patient safety and comfort using technology such as AccuVein and virtual sitter systems
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado (or compact RN) — required
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in Med/Surg and/or Telemetry — required
- Hands-on experience caring for patients on heparin drips and PCA therapy — required
- Experience in Stepdown/PCU or solid organ transplant care (kidney, liver, pancreas) — preferred
- Proficiency with Meditech or similar EMR systems — preferred
- BLS required; ACLS recommended/preferred
- Ability to work independently on night shift, reliable, adaptable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Knowledge & Skills
- Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing expertise
- Monitoring and titration of heparin drips and management of PCA devices
- Wound, drain, and chest tube care
- EKG rhythm recognition and telemetry monitoring
- Safe patient handling with Hoyer/Sara Stedy and sit-to-stand lifts
- Familiarity with AccuVein and virtual sitter camera workflows
- Clear clinical documentation in Meditech and effective interdisciplinary communication
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment easy and comfortable
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
- Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
- Travel reimbursement and resources to help with relocation logistics
- A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO
Denver is a dream home base for a travel nurse: explore the vibrant LoDo (Lower Downtown) dining and craft beer scene, catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, visit the Denver Art Museum and Botanic Gardens, or take quick weekend trips to world-class ski resorts and mountain towns (Breckenridge, Vail, Estes Park). Enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails, scenic parks like Washington Park and Cherry Creek, and plenty of coffee shops and local markets to recharge on your days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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