PCU RN
Englewood, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,161/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- 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
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in cardiac care
- 30 beds with approximately 65 staff members (RNs and Patient Care Technicians)
- Day shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-4 PCTs
- Night shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 nurses, 2-3 PCTs
- Patient ratios typically 1:4, sometimes 1:5
- Equipment includes telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, tracheostomy care, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacemakers, IV pumps, and sequential compression devices (SCD) pumps
- Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
- Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac unit with a focus on excellence in progressive/intermediate care
Typical Procedures
- Post-cardiac catheterization care (right & left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations, TR band management)
- Neurovascular checks
- Post-thoracic surgery care including VATS/RATS, resections, lobectomies, chest tube management
- Pre- and post-care of open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs)
- Vascular surgery post-operative care
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year, specifically in a cardiac PCU setting
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC
- Acute Care experience
Preferred Skills (Not Required but Highly Valued)
- Chest tube management and removal
- Removal of pacer wires
- 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Oxygen management including BiPAP and heated high flow
- Experience with drips such as heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Great team player
- High energy
- Flexible and adaptable
- Values communication and collaboration
Additional Information
- The unit is competitive and fast-paced, offering exposure to advanced cardiac care and technology
- Staff includes experienced nurses and support personnel, fostering a collaborative environment
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 Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 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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