Location: Englewood, CO

Start Date: 10-11-2025

End Date: 01-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (days vary based on OR schedule; night shift not required)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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 the operating room and sterile instrument trays, ensuring everything is set for safe, efficient cases
• Assist surgeons during procedures across ortho, spine and laparoscopic specialties
• Operate and support advanced surgical systems such as Da Vinci, Mako and Stryker equipment
• Maintain strict sterile technique and uphold OR safety protocols every case, every time
• Document case details and instrument counts accurately using the Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with nursing and surgical teams to optimize patient flow and outcomes
• Support turnover between cases to keep the day on schedule and patient care seamless

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• BLS, NBSTA and DORA certifications required (candidates without these will not be considered)
• Minimum 2 years of operating room experience preferred
• Experience with ortho and spine procedures, plus exposure to robotic and navigation systems (Da Vinci, Mako, Globus) is highly valued
• Comfortable with laparoscopic cases and Stryker equipment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced perioperative environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and instrumentation knowledge
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR for documentation and case logging
• Experience with surgical robots and orthopedic systems (Da Vinci, Mako, Globus, Stryker)
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and work closely with surgeons and OR staff
• Detail-oriented approach to counts, safety checks and infection control

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your short-term move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can explore Colorado or simply recharge
• Professional development and training opportunities—grow your surgical skill set
• A supportive, collaborative OR team that values your expertise and voice
• Referral bonus program—share the team, earn rewards
• Onsite scrubs provided and a welcoming workplace culture

Travel Perks: Explore Englewood, CO

This assignment places you near Centennial/Englewood in the Denver metro area—perfect for outdoor lovers and city explorers. Hike or picnic at nearby Cherry Creek State Park and Roxborough State Park, catch live music or a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, or spend a day browsing shops and dining at Park Meadows Mall. Downtown Denver is an easy drive for museums, breweries, and a lively food scene. If you’re chasing mountains, world-class ski resorts and Rocky Mountain National Park are a scenic drive away—weekend adventures are on the menu.

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