PCU RN
Englewood, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Cardiac progressive/intermediate care unit with 30 beds
• Staff includes approximately 65 members: RNs and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Day shift staffing: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-4 PCTs
• Night shift staffing: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 nurses, 2-3 PCTs
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, sometimes 1:5
• Equipment used: telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction devices, feeding pumps, tracheostomy care, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacemakers, IV pumps, sequential compression devices (SCD) pumps
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech

Typical Procedures and Patient Care

• Post-cardiac catheterization care including right & left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchman device care, pacemaker implantations, TR band management, neurovascular checks
• Post-thoracic surgery care including VATS/RATS, resections, lobectomies, chest tube management
• Pre- and post-operative care for open-heart surgeries such as CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs
• Vascular surgery post-operative care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Skills (Not mandatory 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

Work Environment and Culture

• Fast-paced, challenging cardiac unit recognized for excellence
• High acuity progressive/intermediate care setting
• Team-oriented with emphasis on communication and collaboration
• Ideal candidate is a great team player, high energy, flexible, and adaptable

Additional Notes

• This is a competitive market; candidates with the preferred skills may be prioritized
• The unit uses advanced cardiac care technology and equipment
• Schedule options include day shifts (7 AM to 7 PM)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel assignment in a specialized cardiac progressive care environment.