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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in a high-acuity cardiac-focused unit, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care PCU experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Night shift position, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Located on the 5th floor (Northwest Tower) of a main hospital building in the Denver/Englewood, CO area
• Cardiology-focused Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving as a cardiac center of excellence
• 30-bed unit staffed by RNs and PCTs; day shift includes 1 Charge RN, 5–8 RNs, and 2–4 PCTs; night shift includes 1 Charge RN, 5–8 RNs, and 2–3 PCTs
• Patient ratio is typically 1:4, with some shifts at 1:5
• Patient population includes post-cath care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchmans, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies), pre- and post-op open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs), and vascular surgery post-op care
• Equipment used 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
• Preferred experience includes 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)
• EMR: Meditech
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PCU 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

Additional Information

• High-acuity, fast-paced cardiac progressive/intermediate care unit at a cardiac center of excellence
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• The ideal candidate is a strong team player who is high-energy, flexible, adaptable, and values communication and collaboration