Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 02-03-2026

End Date: 05-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, night shift schedule including weekend rotation and participation in call rotation (1 call shift per 2-week period)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $76 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 expert CVICU and CCU nursing care for critically ill and post-operative cardiac patients
• Perform bedside assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titrate critical infusions
• Support and assist in the Cath Lab and hybrid Cath Lab cases as needed
• Participate in the unit call rotation and respond to emergent staffing needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and execute individualized care plans
• Document patient care clearly and thoroughly and communicate effectively with patients and families
• Educate patients and families on condition, recovery expectations, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of RN Critical Care experience required
• Strong CVICU skills with Day 0 CVICU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• PALS (AHA) required for submissions
• Proof of seasonal flu vaccine required, no exemptions
• Ability and willingness to participate in weekend rotations and call schedule

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to manage critically ill cardiac patients and post-op cardiac care
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and ventilator management
• Familiarity with Cath Lab workflows and hybrid Cath Lab support
• Strong EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-family education skills
• Comfort working in a smaller community hospital setting and adapting to varied responsibilities

Benefits

• On-site furnished housing available (studio and small 1-bedroom), utilities and Wi-Fi included, no deposit, available to travelers based on availability
• Join a close-knit, community-focused hospital where your work keeps patients close to home
• Work with advanced cardiac care including CVICU and a hybrid Cath Lab for strong clinical experience
• Support with license verification via Nursys and skills sheet assistance to get you started quickly
• Meaningful opportunity to impact patient recovery in a smaller independent hospital
• Flexible scheduling structure with a predictable call rotation
• Friendly team culture that values collaboration and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a great playground for outdoor lovers. Enjoy world-famous hot springs, hiking to Hanging Lake, exploring Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, rafting or fishing on the Colorado River, and quick drives to nearby ski areas and mountain towns like Aspen and Vail for weekend adventures. Plenty of local dining, scenic drives along the I-70 corridor, and small-town charm make it a delightful place to spend an assignment.

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