Job description
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Lone Tree, Colorado
Start Date: 09-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts; schedule varies based on unit needs)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage in a fast-paced Level II trauma emergency department
- Deliver high-acuity emergency care to patients with diverse conditions, including trauma, chest pain, and stroke
- Administer medications, including procedural sedation, while closely monitoring patient responses
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Monitor and support patients with behavioral health needs, ensuring safety and dignity
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions in a compassionate, clear manner
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Meditech EMR system
- Respond quickly and confidently to life-threatening situations, stabilizing patients and initiating appropriate interventions
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or a compact state (NLC)
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care emergency department experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
- CPI Blue card certification (or ability to obtain)
- CEN or Meditech experience preferred
- Experience in a high-volume emergency department is a plus
- Exceptional patient engagement and customer service skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Emergency Department Nursing
- Trauma Care
- Triage
- Patient Care
- Meditech EMR familiarity
- Knowledge of Level II trauma and chest pain center protocols
- Experience with procedural sedation agents such as Propofol, Etomidate, and Ketamine
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Housing assistance to help you settle in
- Travel reimbursement for your journey
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off to relax and explore
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive clinical team that values YOUR skills
Travel Perks: Explore Lone Tree, Colorado
Lone Tree is a vibrant community in the Denver metro area. Spend your days off exploring the scenic trails at Daniel's Park, catching a show at the Denver Tech Center, or taking a short drive to the Rocky Mountains for hiking and skiing. Park Meadows Mall offers great shopping and dining, and downtown Denver is just 30 minutes away. Enjoy Colorado's sunny weather, craft breweries, and beautiful mountain views.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.