PCU Registered Nurse
Englewood, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Multi Trauma Unit (PCU) position at a Level 1 trauma center in Denver, CO, requiring a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Works in a 20-bed Multi Trauma Unit (MTU) within a Level 1 trauma center
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio is 1:4 with a charge nurse free of patients
• Unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5 nurses, and 2 techs on night shift
• Equipment used includes ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, wound vacs, specialty beds, suction, and chest tubes
• EMR system is Meditech/CPN; prior Meditech experience is preferred
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital PCU experience required
• Experience managing chest tubes, trauma patients, trachs, and suction
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include chest tube placement, bedside bronchoscopy, and management of chest tubes, trauma patients, trachs, and suction
• Highly acute patient population with complex and interesting trauma cases
• Unit is known for strong teamwork, supportive charge nurses, and engaged physician staff
• Tech support is available on both day and night shifts
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Prior Meditech experience is a plus and may be prioritized during consideration