Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies (Night shift), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC — 12-hour night shifts (specific days/schedule to be confirmed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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, compassionate nursing care for step-down/PCU patients in a Level 1 trauma center
• Manage advanced devices and procedures such as ventilators, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and bedside bronchs
• Perform safe medication administration and manage IV and feeding pump therapies
• Monitor and respond quickly to changes in patient condition, escalating as appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—physicians, techs, and charge nurses—to deliver coordinated care
• Utilize Meditech EMR to document patient care accurately and communicate plans effectively
• Support unit workflows including admission, transfer, and discharge processes for complex patients
• Contribute to a team environment by mentoring colleagues and participating in unit initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential (state license or compact as required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience (PCU/Step-Down, trauma experience a plus)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience managing chest tubes, tracheostomies, suction, and ventilator/feeding pump care
• Comfort working with complex, high-acuity trauma and step-down patients

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Proficiency with chest tube care and suction techniques
• Experience with IV pump and feeding pump management
• Familiarity with Wound VACs and specialty beds
• Comfort using Meditech EMR for documentation and orders
• Ability to work effectively on a high-acuity, team-oriented trauma unit
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your 13-week stay comfortable
• Comprehensive onboarding and licensure assistance so you can hit the floor confidently
• Access to a supportive team and experienced charge nurses who value collaboration
• Opportunity to work at a Level 1 trauma center with advanced clinical exposure
• Access to professional development and clinical learning on complex, high-acuity cases
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life on assignment
• A positive culture with great tech support and wonderful physicians
• Peer support and a welcoming unit that loves team players

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore the best of the Denver area on your time off: hike or trail-run in nearby parks like Red Rocks and Mount Falcon, catch a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, browse shops and restaurants in Cherry Creek or LoDo, visit the Denver Art Museum and Botanic Gardens, and take weekend trips to ski towns such as Breckenridge, Vail or Keystone. If you prefer a slower pace, enjoy local coffee shops, breweries, and scenic drives to the foothills—there’s plenty to do after your shift.

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