Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 11-08-2025

End Date: 02-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (specific days not listed; unit hours referenced as 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) - Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment for a wide range of procedures
• Set up, handle, and manage surgical instruments and equipment, including Belmont rapid infusion devices
• Assist surgeons and perioperative team members during procedures to ensure patient safety
• Support perioperative patient care from pre-op through immediate post-op, keeping patient-centered focus
• Document care and procedures accurately in the EMR (Meditech) and communicate effectively with the team
• Adapt across multiple service lines (Pediatrics, CVOR/Cardiac, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Spine, General, GYN, Endoscopy, Plastics)

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — required
• Minimum 2 years OR (operating room) experience — required
• Able to function across multiple service lines — required
• Pediatrics and CVOR/Cardiac experience — preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and Belmont rapid infusion equipment — preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a patient-first attitude

Education

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of perioperative procedures and sterile technique
• Comfortable supporting a broad case mix — from general to cardiac and pediatric cases
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common OR equipment and infusion devices
• Proficient documentation practices in Meditech or similar EMR
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work with multidisciplinary perioperative teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Referral bonus program to reward you for building the team
• A supportive team and service line leaders who truly value YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore Denver’s fantastic outdoor and cultural offerings during your assignment: hike or picnic in Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, stroll the Denver Botanic Gardens, visit the Denver Art Museum or History Colorado, enjoy the lively LoDo district and its craft breweries and restaurants, and take weekend trips to the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park or ski areas like Breckenridge and Vail for unforgettable mountain adventures.

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