Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Aurora, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,268/week

Overview

  • Start Date03/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,268/week

Description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Aurora, Colorado

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel contract as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Aurora, CO (80045). Join our Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit for a 13-week assignment and provide specialized oncology care in one of Colorado’s top healthcare facilities. Aurora offers a vibrant community, easy access to Denver, and a thriving arts and dining scene—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Colorado.

PCU RN Job Details – Aurora, CO

  • Location: Aurora, Colorado (80045) – Denver metro area
  • Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) – 36 beds, expanding to 51
  • Employment Type: Travel Contract
  • Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 2/16/2026 – End: 5/18/2026)
  • Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Patient Ratios: 3-4:1
  • Scrub Color: Navy

Registered Nurse Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Colorado or Compact State (required for Colorado nursing jobs)
  • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in BMT, hematology/oncology, or Progressive Care Unit
  • AHA BLS certification
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification
  • Proficiency with Epic electronic charting system
  • Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers welcome if experience requirements are met

PCU RN Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy, biotherapies, stem cell transplants, and CAR-T therapies
  • Administer chemotherapy and biotherapies, monitor for adverse reactions, and manage treatment side effects
  • Perform central line and port care, blood product administration, and manage acute oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis, anaphylaxis)
  • Implement neutropenic precautions and monitor for complications
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient-centered care
  • Float between similar units as needed to support facility requirements
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic

Join our supportive healthcare team in a state-of-the-art Aurora facility and experience the best of Colorado nursing jobs. Make a difference in the lives of oncology patients while enjoying all that Aurora and the greater Denver area have to offer. Apply now to start your travel nursing journey!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #453107. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

3.6rating(17 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

3 nurses found this helpful

Anonymous
Anonymous
Social Worker (Social Work)
Review of GHR Healthcare on Jul 30, 2025
Was this helpful?
View all reviews
About
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
Response timewithin a day
Travel jobs$679–4,627/week
Jobs on Vivian3
View more details

About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Aurora, CO
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus
$2,723/week
Posted 2 days ago
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Aurora, CO
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,693/week
Posted 2 days ago
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Aurora, CO
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus
$2,680/week
Posted 2 days ago
View all similar jobs