Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 03-10-2026

End Date: 06-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (days vary, includes weekend rotation); specific clock start/end times not specified in the posting. Includes participation in call rotation (1 on-call shift every 2 weeks).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult Med‑Surg/Acute Care and Observation patients using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care — prioritize safety and clinical outcomes
• Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in cardiac or medical status in a timely manner
• Coordinate care across disciplines for surgical (including ortho) and cath lab patients to ensure smooth perioperative transitions
• Participate in unit call rotation and support staffing needs when requested
• Document care accurately and maintain required certifications and vaccination status

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in Colorado (required)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in Acute Care / Med‑Surg / Telemetry (required)
• Current BLS (AHA) required
• Current ACLS (AHA) required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Willingness to work 12‑hour day shifts, weekend rotations and participate in call rotation (1 call shift every 2 weeks)
• Candidates should submit resume, Nursys license copy, skills sheet, BLS/ACLS certs, and proof of flu vaccine

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing process and strong patient assessment skills
• Med‑Surg and Acute Care clinical knowledge
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary communication
• Observation (OBS) unit workflows and patient throughput
• Experience supporting orthopedic surgery patients and cath lab procedures
• Comfort with 12‑hour shifts and periodic on‑call responsibilities

Benefits

• Traveler housing options nearby — newly remodeled, fully furnished units close to the hospital (utilities & Wi‑Fi included; move-in ready)
• Engaging clinical variety working with Med‑Surg, Telemetry, OBS and hybrid Cath Lab cases
• Flexible 12-hour shift schedule that lets you have big blocks of off-time to explore the mountains
• Supportive team culture where your nursing judgment and patient advocacy matter
• Help with credentialing and documentation (bring your Nursys license, skills sheet, and certs)
• Opportunity to expand skills in orthopedics and procedural support
• Work-life balance with predictable call rotation (1 call every 2 weeks)
• Meaningful travel experience — live and work in a scenic Colorado mountain community

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Live and play in the Colorado mountains — Glenwood Springs is home to the famous hot springs (perfect après-shift relaxation), scenic Hanging Lake hikes, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for weekend thrills, rafting and fishing along the Colorado River, and easy drives to ski areas and mountain towns like Aspen. Plenty of outdoor adventures, local dining, and small-town charm to explore on your days off.

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