PCU RN
Thornton, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in Thornton, Colorado, just north of Denver. This PCU RN travel assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment, enjoys collaborative teamwork, and is ready to deliver high-quality patient care in the Denver metro area.
Job Details
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Position: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
- Location: Thornton, CO
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- End Date: December 14, 2026
- Setting: Acute care hospital Progressive Care Unit
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital PCU experience required
- Active RN license in good standing
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
- Strong telemetry and post-operative care experience preferred
- Cardiac experience is a plus
- Prior Meditech experience preferred
- Ability to thrive in a teamwork-oriented, fast-moving progressive care unit
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to progressive care patients with varying acuity levels
- Monitor telemetry and manage post-op patients from surgical and cath lab procedures
- Care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, gynecologic, and cardiac-related procedures
- Support patients with stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure needs
- Collaborate closely with charge nurses, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Administer and monitor cardiac drips according to unit protocols
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a modern, well-equipped unit
If you are an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding Thornton, Colorado nursing job, apply now and join a supportive acute care team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Thornton, CO
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Thornton, CO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Thornton, CO is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- However, wages generally align with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, Thornton experiences average highs of around 88°F and lows of 57°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 43°F and lows of 17°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Thornton, and they can be relatively easy to find with some research and assistance from local real estate agents.
- Thornton is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are also available, including bus services connecting to nearby cities.
- Thornton has a diverse population with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the high altitude.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Thornton offers a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in nearby Denver.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor lovers can explore the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
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