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Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Start Date: 06-22-2026
End Date: 09-21-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Variable start times between 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM, primarily covering 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, with on-call requirements 1 night every 6 weeks including weekends and holidays
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 exceptional Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery care to post-surgical patients
- Monitor and assess patients recovering from ortho, trauma, cardiac, urology, pulmonary, and GI procedures
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure seamless patient transitions
- Respond to ICU patients recovering in the PACU with expert clinical judgment
- Read and interpret cardiac strips to maintain patient safety
- Support the unit during lunch relief and assist colleagues as needed
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact state
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- ED or ICU experience strongly preferred
- Epic EMR experience a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- PACU nursing expertise with Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery skills
- Strong assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Comfort managing vents, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to float as needed and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, Colorado
Explore the stunning Rocky Mountains with hiking, biking, and scenic drives, visit vibrant downtown Denver for dining and entertainment, enjoy weekend getaways to nearby ski resorts, or relax at local parks and breweries in the Lakewood area
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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