Location: Delta, CO

Start Date: 04-02-2026

End Date: 07-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights and weekends, 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week (night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Triage incoming patients and determine priority of care using established guidelines
• Perform focused assessments of chief complaints in a timely manner
• Administer medications safely and document all medication actions
• Provide wound care, clean and bandage injuries, and manage specimen collection such as blood draws
• Manage patient flow through the emergency department to optimize throughput and care
• Maintain necessary supplies and equipment to ensure smooth unit operations
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Work within the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies to ensure compliance and patient safety

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Colorado required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire
• TNCC required upon hire or within 1 year
• ENPC or PALS required within 6 months (ENPC preferred)
• At least 2 years of critical care nursing experience preferred
• Specialty certification in emergency nursing or related areas preferred
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as scheduled

Knowledge & Skills

• Triage and emergency nursing best practices
• Focused patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Medication administration and safe handling
• Wound care and basic procedures
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced setting
• Patient flow management and crowd control strategies
• Working knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies

Benefits

• Comfortable travel assignment perks including housing support options and local onboarding help
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing smooth
• Professional development support and encouragement for specialty certifications
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A collaborative, supportive emergency team that values your skills and voice
• Referral program rewards for helping us grow our great team

Travel Perks: Explore Delta, CO

Delta, CO sits in a beautiful part of western Colorado with quick access to outdoor adventures. Explore the Grand Mesa for hiking and alpine lakes, visit the nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for dramatic scenery, enjoy fishing and river activities along the Gunnison River, and check out local wineries and farmers markets in nearby towns like Paonia. Winter options include day trips to ski areas and cozy mountain towns. Great weekend getaway base for outdoor lovers and photographers.

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