PCU RN
Englewood, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position specializing in cardiac and thoracic care, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care PCU experience and active CO or Compact RN license.

Details

• High-acuity progressive/intermediate care cardiac unit located on the 5th floor of the Northwest Tower, within a recognized cardiac center of excellence
• 30-bed unit staffed with RNs and PCTs, with day shift consisting of 1 Charge RN, 5–8 RNs, and 2–4 PCTs
• Patient ratio is 1:4, with frequent 1:5 assignments
• Patient population includes post-cath care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchmans, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies), pre/post open-heart surgery (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs), and vascular surgery post-op
• Equipment includes telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacers, IV pumps, and SCD pumps
• EMR system is Meditech
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 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)
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PCU hospital experience required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include chest tube management and removal, pacer wire removal, 12-lead EKGs, O2 management up to BiPAP and heated high-flow, and drip management (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine)
• Ideal candidates are high-energy team players who are flexible, adaptable, and value communication and collaboration
• Fast-paced and challenging environment within a cardiac center of excellence