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Travel Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

📍 Denver, colorado · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$50/hr ≈ $1,800/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.