Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (NOC). Schedule may vary and can include weekends and holidays; specific days rotate based on staffing.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 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

• Measure and document vital signs consistently and accurately to inform care
• Perform EKGs and collect lab specimens following established protocols
• Assist providers and nurses with procedures and patient care activities
• Set up, clean, and inspect patient rooms, carts, and clinical equipment
• Ensure supplies are stocked and ready so clinical teams can work without delay
• Provide administrative support: prepare admissions/discharge/transfer paperwork and assist with phone coverage
• Transport patients safely to and from units, surgery, and radiology
• Participate in resuscitation efforts in accordance with BLS guidelines and document all care per policy

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• RN, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EMT-B, or IIV certification preferred
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred (nice-to-have for emergencies)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be healthy enough to safely function at altitude (~8,000 ft) and adapt to lower oxygen environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills; comfortable with administrative tasks

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient care and hands-on bedside support across age groups
• Accurate vital signs measurement and documentation
• Performing and interpreting basic EKG procedures
• Lab specimen collection and handling
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and resuscitation protocols
• Patient transport and safe mobility techniques
• Room and equipment setup, cleaning, and supply stocking
• Clinical documentation and basic administrative support

Benefits

• Flexible travel assignment that lets you explore a mountain town between shifts
• Supportive team environment where your hands-on care truly matters
• Licensure assistance and clinical credentialing support to keep you working
• Opportunities to sharpen clinical skills across inpatient and ambulatory settings
• Clear guidance on local housing options and travel logistics
• Paid time off and standard employee protections available through the employer
• Professional development and chances to work with experienced clinicians
• A role that gives meaningful patient interaction and visible impact every shift

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

Live and work in beautiful Aspen — a playground for outdoor lovers. Spend your off time skiing or snowboarding at world-class resorts, hike iconic trails like Maroon Bells in summer, explore charming nearby towns (Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs), soak in local hot springs, raft the Roaring Fork River, and enjoy a vibrant dining scene. Proximity to scenic drives and trailheads makes weekend adventures effortless — perfect for travelers who want mountain life between shifts.

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