Location: Lakewood, CO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Friday-Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day shift, 12-hour shifts)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Prepare operating rooms and sterile instruments to ensure every procedure runs smoothly and safely
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team by anticipating needs and maintaining the sterile field
• Perform instrument and supplies counts accurately and document per facility policy
• Support high-volume OR flow across orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgery cases
• Chart perioperative activity and case details in EPIC with attention to accuracy and compliance
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and follow OR checklists to maintain consistent standards
• Collaborate with charge nurse and multidisciplinary team to prioritize patient safety in a Trauma Level 1 setting

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or NCST verification required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• CO Dora certification required for Colorado practice
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical technologist experience, preferably in high-volume OR settings
• Ability to submit a valid driver’s license and be within a 60-mile radius as requested
• Comfortable working 12-hour day shifts and committed to being in-state for orientation week
• Familiarity with EPIC charting is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and instrument handling skills
• Experience with orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgery procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-case-volume OR (dozens of cases per day)
• Solid teamwork and communication skills with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff
• Familiarity with Trauma Level 1 protocols and rapid response expectations
• Accurate perioperative documentation and attention to detail

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current without the headache
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Comprehensive onboarding and paid orientation so you hit the floor confident and prepared
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help a colleague, and get rewarded
• Access to a supportive team and clinical leadership who value your skills and input
• Continuing education support and opportunities to grow your surgical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, CO

Lakewood sits just west of Denver and is a great home base for outdoor lovers and city explorers alike. Hike or picnic at nearby Bear Creek Lake Park, catch a concert or sunset at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, and explore charming historic Golden with its museums and riverfront. Downtown Denver is a short drive for food, breweries, and cultural hotspots, and the Front Range gives you easy access to weekend mountain trips for skiing, hiking, or scenic drives.

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