Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Saturday-Monday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Day shift; 12-hour block schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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 skilled perioperative nursing care in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and excellent outcomes
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the OR team to coordinate complex cases (general, ENT, neuro, spine, ortho, robotics)
• Maintain sterile field and surgical asepsis while anticipating surgeon needs and equipment requirements
• Assess and monitor patient status pre-, intra-, and post-operatively and communicate changes promptly
• Document care efficiently and accurately in Epic to support seamless continuity and compliance
• Respond effectively to trauma and neuro cases, applying critical thinking under pressure
• Contribute to a positive unit culture by mentoring peers and supporting charge staff when needed

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (state licensure appropriate for Colorado required)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with OR/perioperative nursing experience
• Trauma and neuro OR experience required
• Epic (EPIC) EMR experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred (there will be a charge and house supervisor on shift)
• Valid driver's license required (60-mile radius; DL must be submitted)
• Ability to be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote

Education

• Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong perioperative nursing knowledge including sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
• Comfort with a variety of surgical specialties: general, ENT, neuro, spine, orthopedics, robotics
• Proficiency with Epic charting and perioperative documentation
• Excellent situational awareness and team communication in high-acuity settings
• Ability to prioritize, triage, and respond in trauma and emergent situations
• Familiarity with block scheduling and working predictable 12-hour day shifts

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between cases
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive, skilled OR team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is a playground for outdoor lovers: explore Garden of the Gods rock formations, hike or drive up Pikes Peak, stroll the charming Old Colorado City, visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and enjoy easy weekend trips to Denver for dining and culture. Plenty of trails, breweries, museums (including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum), and scenic scenic drives make weekends and days off something to look forward to.

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