Location: Denver, Colorado

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts; weekend rotation: 4 shifts per 4-week 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 compassionate, high-level critical care to pediatric congenital cardiac patients in a specialized 10-bed CICU
• Manage post-operative care including inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, IV fluids, and chest tube management
• Care for post-sternotomy and open chest patients, ensuring meticulous monitoring and support
• Collaborate with board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists and a multidisciplinary team
• Administer moderate sedation and support patients and families through their congenital heart journey
• Utilize advanced equipment like CentriMag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun to support complex patients
• Participate in quality metrics, evidence-based practice, and prevention initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Cardiac Critical Care experience required by the director
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Nice to have: peritoneal dialysis and CRRT skills
• ECMO bedside experience is preferred
• Flexible, organized, and a great communicator who loves to teach and resource

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of pediatric cardiac critical care and congenital heart conditions
• Proficiency in continuous inotropic and vasopressor infusion management
• Skilled in chest tube and post-sternotomy/open chest care
• Experience with moderate sedation administration
• Familiarity with Phillips monitors, Medfusion and Baxter pumps, and Meditech EMR
• Understanding of ECMO, CRRT, and peritoneal dialysis preferred
• Comfort using advanced equipment like CentriMag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle into Denver
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement so your journey is covered
• A supportive, high-engagement team that values you

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, Colorado

When you're not in the CICU, explore all that Denver has to offer: hike or bike along nearby trails, catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, sample local craft breweries, or take a weekend trip to the Rocky Mountains. The perfect work-life balance awaits!

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