Job description
Travel Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
Location: Denver, Colorado
Start Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts with rotating days based on unit needs
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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, patient-centered care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
- Monitor telemetry and manage post-operative spine and joint replacement patients
- Administer blood transfusions, central line care, and IV therapies
- Insert and manage Foley catheters with precision and care
- Collaborate with a dynamic team of RNs, PCTs, and charge nurses to ensure excellent outcomes
- Educate patients and families on recovery plans and discharge instructions
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact state
- At least 1 year of current hospital acute care orthopedic experience
- Current BLS certification is required
- ACLS certification preferred, but not required
- Experience with Meditech EMR is a plus
- Ortho/spine and medical-surgical experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Central line care and maintenance
- Blood transfusion administration and monitoring
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Orthopedic nursing and spine surgery recovery
- Medical-surgical nursing fundamentals
- Teamwork and effective communication in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Life insurance and short-term disability options
- Paid time off to recharge between shifts
- Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
- A supportive team that values your contribution
Travel Perks: Explore Denver, Colorado
Enjoy your time off in Denver! Explore nearby hiking trails and parks, cheer on the Broncos, wander through the Denver Art Museum, or take a scenic weekend drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Downtown Denver offers fantastic dining, breweries, and live music, and you're just a short trip from the stunning Colorado Rockies.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel Registered Nurse - Orthopedics? 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.