PCU Registered Nurse
Englewood, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,161/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment
Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Multi Trauma Unit (MTU)
- Beds: 20
- Staff: 40 total
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 5 nurses, 3 techs
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 5 nurses, 2 techs
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients (charge nurse is patient-free)
- Equipment Used: Ventilators, Feeding Pumps, IV Pumps, Wound Vacuums, Specialty Beds, Suction, Chest Tubes
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech / CPN
- Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma center with highly complex patients
Typical Procedures and Skills
- Managing chest tubes, trauma patients, tracheostomies, and suction
- Bedside bronchoscopies
- Chest tube placement
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
- Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR system
Work Environment and Culture
- Highly acute patient population, suitable for nurses who enjoy challenges
- Strong teamwork with motivated nurses and supportive charge nurses
- Excellent tech support on both day and night shifts
- Collaborative and engaged physician team
Additional Notes
- Candidates without the required acute care PCU experience and certifications will not be considered
- This is a travel nursing role in a trauma unit setting with complex patient care needs
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Englewood, CO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Englewood, CO here's what you should know:- Englewood's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Englewood are around 88°F, while winter lows can drop to 19°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Englewood, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Englewood is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system operated by the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
- Englewood has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Englewood offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf courses and recreational facilities.
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