Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, schedule varies (may include weekends)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Deliver high-quality progressive/step-down nursing care for a highly acute patient population
• Manage ventilator-dependent and trach patients, including suction and tracheostomy care
• Assess and care for chest tubes and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Administer IV therapy and manage IV/feeding pumps and wound vac systems
• Use Meditech EMR for accurate charting, handoffs, and clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Provide trauma-informed nursing care in a Level 1 trauma center environment
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patient safety and best outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (eligible to practice in Colorado)
• Minimum 2 years of acute or critical care / PCU experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Strong skills in ventilator management, trach care, suction, and chest tube management
• Comfortable with Meditech or similar EMR systems
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, team-oriented trauma setting

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning protocols
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning techniques
• Chest tube monitoring and troubleshooting
• IV therapy, IV pump and feeding pump operation
• Wound vac management and specialty bed knowledge
• Meditech EMR proficiency for documentation and orders
• Trauma patient assessment and critical thinking under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel housing options
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for assignment-related expenses
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to streamline multi-state practice
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates you bring on board
• A supportive team and experienced charge nurses who value collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Based at Swedish Hospital (Englewood) with easy access to Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. Enjoy nearby Red Rocks for concerts and hikes, explore downtown Denver’s museums, breweries, and dining, and take weekend trips into the Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, or scenic drives. Local parks, trails, and outdoor recreation make it easy to unplug after a shift.

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