Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (specific days not specified)

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 comprehensive orthopedic surgical nursing care for assigned patients
• Independently manage a caseload of up to five patients while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Perform dressing changes and aspirations with skill and attention to infection control
• Deliver effective pain management and monitor patient response
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in the Meditech EMR
• Coordinate care with surgeons, physical therapists and the multidisciplinary team to optimize recovery
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge planning
• Champion patient safety, participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to a positive unit culture

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) credential
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with surgical unit experience required
• Proven ability to independently manage up to five patients
• Orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Experience using Meditech EMR
• Comfortable working night shifts and on a 13-week travel assignment
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and excellent communication

Knowledge & Skills

• Orthopedic and surgical nursing principles and post-op care
• Wound care including dressing changes and aspirations
• Pain management strategies and monitoring
• Proficiency with Meditech electronic medical records
• Patient assessment, IV therapy and medication administration
• Ability to work with a 1:5 patient ratio and prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

• Housing assistance and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• 401K retirement savings plan and opportunities for long-term security
• Life insurance and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support for contract travel
• A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes quality outcomes
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral program to reward helping us grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Denver is a fantastic home base for adventure. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park for hiking, wildlife viewing and epic scenery. Hit world-class ski resorts like Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail within a few hours for weekend powder runs. Catch a show or outdoor concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, stroll the 16th Street Mall for shopping and dining, and visit the Denver Art Museum and Museum of Nature & Science. Sample Colorado's famous craft breweries, enjoy farm-to-table restaurants, and take quick day trips to Boulder, Golden or Colorado Springs for more outdoor recreation.

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