PCU RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with 2 years of experience and a CO or Compact RN license for a fast-paced, high-acuity progressive care unit.

Details

• Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity 36-bed Medical PCU with a diverse patient population
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 on days and nights, which may flex up based on staffing and unit needs
• Rotating 3x12-hour shifts, days (0700-1900) and nights (1900-0700), various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities based on facility needs
• Uses Epic for charting
• Special procedures include scopes, biopsies, moderate sedation, cardioversion, and urgent dialysis coordination with dialysis RN
• Manages drips including insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, heparin, lasix, and dobutamine

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Comfortable working in environments with flexible staffing ratios
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, PCA, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a high-acuity progressive care unit supported by an engaged, team-oriented staff
• Complete all facility-specific training modules within the first week of assignment
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with RTO restricted during specific blackout periods
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose prior employment details
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year
• Local candidates accepted, with a distinct pay rate applying for those residing within 75 miles of the facility