Location: Meeker, CO

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, Monday-Friday, no call, no weekends (exact start/end times vary by facility)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 high-quality perioperative nursing care in Preop and PACU areas for orthopedic and general surgery patients
• Perform OR circulation duties to ensure safe, efficient surgical procedures and seamless intraoperative communication
• Assess, monitor, and stabilize post-anesthesia patients with timely interventions and clear documentation
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about perioperative processes, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Maintain meticulous charting and handoffs to support continuity of care and patient safety
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies while championing best practices

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license (required)
• ACLS certification (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Demonstrated skills in OR circulation and PACU nursing
• Experience supporting orthopedic and general surgery cases (perioperative focus)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working day shift schedule with a focus on excellent patient-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing principles and PACU recovery standards
• OR circulation workflow and sterile field awareness
• Post-anesthesia assessment, airway management basics, and pain control strategies
• Patient education and compassionate bedside manner
• Clear, concise documentation and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Basic familiarity with surgical instrumentation and orthopedic case flow

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and well-being — you matter here
• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance and help finding shared lodging
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Flexible scheduling support to help maintain work-life balance
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical orientation so you hit the floor confident
• A collaborative culture where your voice on patient care is heard and respected
• Employee referral program and internal recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Meeker, CO

Meeker sits amid beautiful Colorado high country — expect easy access to hiking and fishing in the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area, scenic drives and wildlife viewing, charming small-town shops and local dining, seasonal community events and rodeos, plus doable weekend trips to larger mountain towns like Steamboat Springs or Glenwood Springs for skiing, hot springs, and more outdoor fun.

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