Location: Danbury, CT

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (specific start/end times not provided)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 safe, compassionate peri-procedural nursing care in an outpatient surgical setting
• Assist the procedural GI team during endoscopic and related procedures
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor vital signs pre-, intra-, and post-procedure
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care, interventions, and patient education
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and tech staff to ensure efficient patient flow
• Uphold strict infection control and sterile technique standards in the OR/PR environment
• Educate patients and families on procedure expectations, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to a culture of patient safety

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (must be valid for practice in Connecticut)
• Procedural GI experience required — comfortable in endoscopy/procedural settings
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• Comfortable working in an outpatient surgical center (OR/PR experience helpful)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care mindset

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of GI procedural workflows and peri-procedural nursing
• Proficiency with sterile technique and perioperative safety protocols
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status quickly
• Good documentation habits and comfort with electronic health records
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Time management and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional standing
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge (yes, really)
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract assignments
• Professional development opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your voice and expertise
• Flexible scheduling conversations — we aim to work with your life
• Access to employee resources and a friendly workplace culture

Travel Perks: Explore Danbury, CT

Welcome to Danbury — a charming New England hub with plenty to explore on your days off. Hike and picnic at Tarrywile Park & Mansion, enjoy watersports or a lakeside stroll at nearby Candlewood Lake, and catch local history at the Danbury Railway Museum. Downtown Danbury offers cozy cafés, restaurants, and boutique shopping. For weekend adventures, you’re a manageable drive from the Hudson Valley’s hikes and scenic towns, and within reach of New York City for a day trip or night out.

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