Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 10-13-2025

End Date: 01-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; schedule varies and includes night and weekend on-call coverage (rotating schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
• Prepare and maintain sterile field and surgical instrumentation
• Assist surgeons and anesthesia team during procedures as a scrub or circulating nurse
• Assess patient status pre-, intra-, and post-operatively and advocate for patient safety
• Document perioperative care and communicate handoffs clearly with the care team
• Participate in unit-based teamwork, education, and quality improvement initiatives
• Respond to night and weekend call as scheduled to support surgical services

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Colorado licensure required or compact RN eligible)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with OR experience strongly preferred
• BLS required; ACLS and CNOR certification preferred
• Current ACLS and perioperative nursing competencies as required by facility
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and participate in rotating on-call coverage

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing knowledge, sterile technique, and instrumentation familiarity
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and prioritize tasks in fast-paced OR settings
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation
• Critical thinking and patient advocacy under time-sensitive conditions

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract nurses
• A supportive perioperative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore Denver's outdoor lifestyle and cultural scene during your assignment. Hike or picnic at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, wander the Denver Botanic Gardens, and stroll Lower Downtown (LoDo) for dining and nightlife. Day trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and popular ski resorts like Breckenridge and Vail are within easy driving distance for weekend adventures. Enjoy local craft breweries, museums such as the Denver Art Museum, and plenty of parks and trails for after-shift recharging.

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