PCU RN
Aurora, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,701/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit serving a large cardiac population, including telemetry and step-down level patients
- Maintain a 1:5 patient ratio during day shift, delivering care to patients with varied acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform clinical procedures appropriate to a PCU/telemetry environment across inpatient med/tele and rehab units
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic medical records system
- Float to inpatient Med/Tele and Rehab units as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Collaborate with RNs and CNAs as part of a team-oriented care environment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of current acute care PCU experience (2 years preferred)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Willingness and ability to float to various inpatient units
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR
- Chemotherapy certification (ability to be scheduled on an Oncology unit)
- Experience caring for cardiac patients in a telemetry or step-down setting
Why Join Us
- Work within a Magnet-designated facility offering a strong team culture and a collaborative, supportive environment
- Excellent opportunity to broaden clinical skills by caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions across multiple unit types
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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