Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts / Night shifts

Hours per Week: 36-40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on experience (contact recruiter for details)

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 high-acuity nursing care for step-down and level 1 trauma patients with focus and compassion
• Manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, and suctioning safely and effectively
• Monitor and care for patients on vents, feeding pumps, IV pumps and specialty beds
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopies and chest tube placements as part of the trauma team
• Document patient status, interventions and care plans accurately in Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and techs to deliver coordinated care
• Advocate for patients and families while maintaining a calm, team-player attitude in high-stress situations
• Participate in unit-level best practices and support a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Current RN license in CO (or multistate compact RN that covers Colorado)
• BLS required
• Demonstrated ability to manage chest tubes, trauma patients, tracheostomies and suction
• ACLS preferred — candidates with ACLS will be prioritized
• Prior experience in trauma, step-down, ICU or similar high-acuity units strongly preferred
• Comfort using Meditech or similar EMR for charting and orders
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Meditech EMR documentation and workflows
• Vent management fundamentals and ability to care for stable vented/trached patients
• Chest tube care and troubleshooting
• Tracheostomy care and suction management
• IV pump/med administration and feeding pump management
• Wound vac familiarity and care for specialty beds
• Acute assessment skills, situational awareness and critical thinking
• Team collaboration and clear communication under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay that recognizes your skills and experience
• Flexible scheduling to help you balance work and life
• Supportive team environment with experienced charge nurses and great tech support
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement guidance to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
• Access to continuing education and professional growth opportunities
• Helpful recruiter support for travel logistics and onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore Denver’s vibrant outdoor and cultural offerings during your downtime: hike or picnic at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, stroll the 16th Street Mall and downtown dining, visit the Denver Botanic Gardens or the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and enjoy a huge local craft brewery scene. Weekend trips to the Rockies for hiking or skiing (Breckenridge, Vail, Estes Park) are an easy drive — perfect for recharging between shifts.

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