Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with night and weekend call as required (12-hour days with night and weekend call)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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, ensuring every procedure has the right setup
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during cases across specialties like total joints, spine, transplants, robotics, vascular, ENT and plastics
• Maintain strict sterile technique and instrument accountability for patient safety
• Document perioperative care accurately in Meditech EMR and communicate key patient information to the team
• Participate in night and weekend call rotations professionally and reliably
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary OR team to streamline turnover and improve patient throughput
• Support training and mentorship of newer staff when opportunities arise

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• Must have DORA and NBSTSA credentials (listed as required)
• Minimum 2 years of OR/CST experience (site lists Experience: 2)
• Preferred: 3+ years of relevant experience and additional certifications
• Experience or comfort working with transplant or spine cases is highly desired
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR or similar documentation systems
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in night/weekend call rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of operating room protocols and sterile technique
• Experience with procedures: total joints, spine, kidney/liver transplants, robotics, vascular, ENT, plastics
• Proficient with Meditech EMR documentation
• Instrument identification, setup, and intraoperative troubleshooting
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and situational awareness in fast-paced OR environments
• Ability to prioritize patient safety and maintain composure during complex cases

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel housing options to make your stay easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are protected
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to streamline licensing across states
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so credentialing headaches are minimized
• Referral bonus program and recognition for referring great teammates
• A supportive team that values YOU and your work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore Denver’s urban and outdoor mix during your assignment: hike nearby trails or take scenic drives into the Rocky Mountains, catch a show or concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, stroll the Denver Art Museum and the lively LoDo and RiNo neighborhoods, sample local breweries and eateries, or enjoy ski day trips to world-class resorts within a couple hours. Great food, culture, and endless outdoor adventures are right at your doorstep.

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