Location: Meeker, CO

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (specific start/end times not provided; day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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, evidence-based Med/Surg and post-op spine/orthopedic nursing care to assigned patients
• Assess, monitor and document patient condition; recognize and escalate clinical changes promptly
• Deliver emergency department interventions and triage when needed, working collaboratively with the ED team
• Manage an assigned patient load consistent with a 1:5 patient ratio, prioritizing safety and quality
• Administer medications, perform treatments and follow post-op protocols for spine/ortho patients
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to coordinate care plans
• Adhere to state and facility policies including infection control and COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license (required)
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (current)
• Med/Surg nursing experience with demonstrated competence
• Post-op spine/orthopedics patient experience required
• Emergency Department (ED) experience preferred
• Able to work holidays and adapt to facility staffing needs
• Willingness to comply with facility housing rules (no pets, no smoking)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making in Med/Surg and post-op settings
• Post-operative wound and pain management specific to spine/orthopedic patients
• ED triage fundamentals and emergency interventions
• Ability to manage assignments at a 1:5 patient ratio while maintaining documentation accuracy
• Familiarity with state vaccination mandates and infection prevention practices
• Clear communication, teamwork, and time management in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Housing assistance with a possible shared 2 bedroom / 2 bath option (no pets, no smoking)
• Supportive clinical team that values your expertise and growth
• Opportunities to expand specialty skills in post-op spine/orthopedics and emergency care
• Licensure and certification guidance to keep credentials current
• Stable day-shift schedule during the contract and meaningful patient-facing work
• Professional development and hands-on learning in a rural community setting

Travel Perks: Explore Meeker, CO

Meeker is a gateway to western Colorado’s outdoor playground. When you’re off shift, explore the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness for scenic hikes and wildlife viewing, cast a line in the White River for excellent fishing, stroll Meeker’s historic downtown, or time your assignment to catch the famed Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship (seasonal). For a day trip, enjoy nearby hot springs and mountain towns with unique dining and local shops.

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