Progressive Care Unit RN
Englewood, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - PCU Unit

Location: Denver, Colorado

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Night Shift)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Beds: 20
• Staffing:

  • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 Nurses, 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• EMR System: Meditech

Unit Description

• Fast-paced, challenging cardiac unit recognized as a cardiac center of excellence
• High acuity patients
• Equipment includes telemetry, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacemakers, IV pumps, and SCD pumps

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (PCU and cardiac experience required)
• Skills:

  • Experience with drips including heparin, tikosin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nitro, Lasix, ketamine
  • PCU and cardiac experience mandatory
• Personality Fit: Great team player with high energy

Typical Procedures Performed

• Chest tube placement and removal
• Removal of pacer wires
• 12-lead EKGs

Additional Notes

• Candidates without the required skills will not be considered
• Preferred candidates have prior PCU and cardiac experience
• The unit values teamwork and energy due to its fast-paced environment

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position