Travel Contract

PCU RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,546-2,106/week
Posted 3 hours ago
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RN - PCU

Overview

  • Travel RN role in Denver, Colorado.
  • Unit: ICU Stepdown / (637)
  • Main Hospital
  • 20 beds
  • 1:4 patient ratio
  • 36 hours per week
  • 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with chest tube placement and removal
  • Experience with pacer wire removal
  • Experience with cardiac drips

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive NEURO experience
  • PCU experience
  • Cardiac experience

Unit Details

  • Staffed by RNs and PCTs
  • Day shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 nurses, 3 PCTs
  • Night shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 nurses, 2 PCTs
  • Equipment includes Tele, Transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, trachs, bipap, cpap, heated high flow, chest tubes, foleys, pacer wires/pacers, IV pumps, and SCD pumps
  • Typical procedures include chest tube placement and removal, pacer wire removal, and 12 lead EKGs
  • Drips used include heparin, tikosin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nitro, Lasix, and ketamine

Work Environment

  • Fast paced and challenging cardiac unit
  • High acuity
  • Team-oriented, high-energy environment

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Englewood, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Englewood's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs in Englewood are around 88°F, while winter lows can drop to 19°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Englewood, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Englewood is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system operated by the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Demographics
  • Englewood has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Englewood offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf courses and recreational facilities.
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