PCU Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,820/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: PC2 Progressive Care (PCU)
- Beds: 345
- Magnet Designation: 3-time recipient
- Staff: Float pool of about 80
- Shifts: Day and night shifts staffed by RNs and CNAs
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (varies by unit and shift)
- Equipment: Various medical equipment used
- EMR System: Meditech
- Patient Population: Large cardiac population with 2 telemetry floors and PCU
- Floating: Required to float to inpatient Medical/Telemetry and Rehab units
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Acute care experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Meditech EMR experience
- Chemotherapy certification (to work on Oncology unit if needed)
Job Expectations & Environment
- Flexibility and willingness to float across units
- Team player with compassion
- Opportunity to care for patients with varied acute and chronic medical issues
- Collaborative work environment where staff support each other
Typical Procedures
- Vary between units, primarily focused on cardiac care and telemetry monitoring
Additional Notes
- Candidates without the required acute care PCU experience and certifications will not be considered
- This role offers a great learning opportunity for diverse patient care in a progressive care setting
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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