PCU RN
Thornton, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Thornton, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing for a diverse patient population including post-operative surgical, orthopedic (spine and joint), gynecological, and cardiac patients
• Monitor and care for post-cath lab patients including those recovering from PCI, pacemaker placement, ablation, cardioversion, and re-vascularization procedures
• Manage patients requiring telemetry monitoring, stroke care, CIWA protocol, chest pain evaluation, and renal or respiratory failure management
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips at set rates, including titrating heparin drips per protocol
• Utilize electronic medical records systems to document patient care accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate within a team-oriented unit environment, maintaining a patient ratio of 5:1

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of current hospital PCU experience
• Active RN license valid in Colorado or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac nursing experience
• Prior experience with Meditech or CPN electronic medical records
• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Why Join Us

• Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art unit featuring ADA/Bariatric rooms with in-room Hoyer lifts, a collaborative unit culture, and a wide range of nursing experience across a varied patient population
• Benefit from a modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted approximately three weeks in advance, allowing flexibility for shift trades and personal planning