Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night); specific days scheduled by the facility

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care as the primary nurse for PCU patients
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with facility policy
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care
• Monitor and respond to patient changes, escalate concerns to providers as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to regulatory standards
• Support a culture of safety and quality improvement in a rural Critical Access Hospital

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or ability to obtain prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - may be obtained upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Ability to safely function in a high-elevation environment (approximately 8,000 ft)
• Comfort working nights and providing primary nursing in a rural hospital setting

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in a Patient Care Unit (PCU) with primary nursing responsibilities
• Familiarity with practices in a Critical Access Hospital
• Strong clinical assessment, triage, and patient monitoring skills
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Medication administration and basic emergency response competency
• Adaptability to rural workflows and resource-limited settings
• Patient education and discharge planning skills

Benefits

• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your primary-nurse autonomy
• Licensure and certification support (BLS may be obtained upon hire; PALS required)
• Opportunity to practice Primary Nursing in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting
• Meaningful clinical experience with high-impact patient care and professional growth
• Travel assignment flexibility and short-term commitment for work-life variety
• Peer mentorship and a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care
• Assistance with onboarding and orientation to the unit and local protocols
• A chance to expand your rural health skills and bolster your resume

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

Work in the heart of the Rockies with world-class outdoor access. Enjoy skiing and snow-sports at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass in season, scenic hikes to the iconic Maroon Bells, and year-round mountain biking and trail running. Explore nearby towns like Basalt and Carbondale for local dining and arts, and relax in the hot springs at Glenwood Springs. Cultural offerings include the Aspen Art Museum and seasonal festivals, plus countless opportunities for weekend getaways and nature adventures.

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