Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves working night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at a facility with a large cardiac patient population and units that include Telemetry, Medical, Tele, and Rehabilitative services. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Shift Hours: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); minimum 1 year of current acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; candidates must have at least 2 years of Telemetry experience; current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Colorado.
- Preferred Qualifications: Chemo Certification (ability to schedule on the oncology unit) is a plus.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include caring for a large cardiac patient population, floating across all inpatient medical, telemetry, and rehabilitation units. Flexibility, willingness to float, team-oriented attitude, and compassion are essential qualities. The role offers a great opportunity to learn and care for patients with varied medical issues, both acute and chronic.
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Unit Policies: The unit operates as a family environment, emphasizing teamwork, flexibility, and mutual support.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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