Location: Centennial, CO

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; schedule set in 6-week blocks (leadership-created schedule); includes 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and possible holiday rotation; day (rotating)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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

• Assess critically ill patients and deliver high-acuity nursing care in a combination ICU float environment
• Manage mechanical ventilation and collaborate with Respiratory Therapy on respiratory interventions
• Titrate critical drips safely (pressors, sedatives, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, insulin, heparin, etc.) according to protocols
• Interpret telemetry strips and monitor trends to guide timely interventions
• Provide bedside support for advanced therapies (CRRT, IABP, Impella) and escalate appropriately
• Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate clear handoffs to the interdisciplinary team
• Float between units within the assigned zone and adapt quickly to varying unit workflows and acuity
• Mentor and support colleagues when acting as a resource on complex patients

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (able to submit Colorado license or compact where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (required); if you're a first-time travel nurse, 3+ years ICU experience plus Epic experience is preferred
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) required; NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Comfortable titrating critical drips and managing high-acuity interventions
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced ICU monitoring/therapies
• Proven ability to read and interpret telemetry independently
• Willingness and ability to float across multiple ICU subspecialties within the zone
• Reliable transportation and ability to obtain housing that allows floating across a 60-mile radius

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred but not required
• Active RN license in home state and ability to obtain/submit Colorado licensure as requested

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care fundamentals: hemodynamics, ventilator management, and titratable medications
• Proficiency with EPIC charting and documentation workflows
• Telemetry interpretation and rhythm recognition skills
• Experience across ICU subspecialties (MICU, SICU, CVICU, TICU) is a big plus
• Comfort with high-acuity equipment (CRRT, IABP, Impella, vents, high-flow, CPAP/BiPAP)
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and teamwork in fast-paced acute settings
• Flexibility and adaptability to float between units and changing assignments

Benefits

• Housing support and travel assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Dedicated onboarding, orientation and preceptor support to get you confident fast
• Licensure assistance and credentialing guidance to make paperwork painless
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Centennial, CO

This is a travel assignment in the heart of Colorado — you’ll be based in Centennial with easy access to Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon City. Enjoy nearby outdoor adventures like hiking and biking in the Front Range, day trips to Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, mountain scenery and trailheads for weekend escapes, local breweries and dining in Centennial and Colorado Springs, rock climbing, and seasonal ski resorts within driving distance. For a dose of culture, explore museums and performing arts in Denver or take scenic drives through the Rockies — plenty to do when you’re off shift!

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