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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
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 for 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 PACU with confidence and expertise
- Read and interpret cardiac strips to support patient safety
- Float to support the surgery center as needed while maintaining high standards of care
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact license
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- ED or ICU experience strongly preferred
- Epic EMR experience a plus
- Ability to work variable start times and occasional on-call shifts
Knowledge & Skills
- PACU nursing expertise with strong assessment skills
- Comfort managing vents, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
- Ability to handle a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio with confidence
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Flexibility to float and adapt to changing unit needs
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, enjoy vibrant downtown Denver just minutes away, visit local breweries, and take weekend trips to nearby ski resorts or Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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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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