Location: Meeker, CO

Start Date: 2025-10-24T18:25:31.000Z

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 36-40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive weekly pay (DOE); travel reimbursement; employer-provided shared housing (shared 2BR/2BA)

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-quality post-operative care for spine and orthopedic patients
• Perform frequent patient assessments and intervene early to prevent complications
• Administer medications and multimodal pain management safely and according to orders
• Monitor, document, and trend patient status and responses to interventions
• Educate patients and families on mobility, wound care, and safe discharge planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely and safe discharges
• Prioritize patient needs in a busy unit while maintaining clear and thorough documentation
• Recognize subtle changes in patient status and escalate appropriately to keep patients safe

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license (required)
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications (required)
• Solid med/surg background with post-op spine and orthopedic experience
• Comfort managing a patient ratio up to 1:5
• COVID-19 vaccination required per state mandate
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough med/surg and post-op nursing knowledge focused on spine and orthopedic care
• Familiarity with post-anesthesia recovery needs and multimodal pain management strategies
• Proficient documentation skills and experience with typical hospital EMRs
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a busy unit and manage multiple patient needs
• Excellent teamwork and clear communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Keen assessment skills to recognize subtle changes in patient status and escalate appropriately

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay that rewards your experience and skills
• Employer-provided shared housing (shared 2BR/2BA) so you can focus on patients, not apartments
• Travel reimbursement to help cover your trip to the assignment
• Paid sick leave and worker protections while on assignment
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to keep you current
• Professional development opportunities to deepen your spine and ortho expertise
• Predictable day-shift schedule with planned holiday coverage for better work-life balance
• A responsive staffing team that provides clear onboarding and ongoing support

Travel Perks: Explore Meeker, CO

Base yourself in scenic Meeker, CO: enjoy scenic drives and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, excellent river fishing and peaceful riverfront views. Embrace a charming western small-town vibe with local rodeo culture, explore a historic downtown full of local flavor, and take easy weekend trips to nearby mountain towns. Natural hot springs and additional outdoor adventures are a couple hours away.

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