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PCU RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,422-2,016/week
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RN - PCU

Overview

  • Travel RN position in Denver, Colorado
  • 36 hours per week
  • 7P - 7A
  • 13-week contract

Unit

  • SRG Cardio / (639)
  • 30-bed cardiac progressive/intermediate care unit
  • Fast-paced, high-acuity unit

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience in an Acute Care setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Chest tube management, including removing chest tubes and pacer wires
  • 12 lead EKGs
  • O2 management up to BIPAP and heated hi-flo
  • Experience with drips: heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine

Clinical Experience / Procedures

  • Post-cath care, including right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchmans, pacemaker implantations, TR band management, and neurovascular checks
  • Post thoracic surgery care, including VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies, and chest tube management
  • Pre- and post-op care of open-heart surgical patients, including CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, and aortic dissection repairs
  • Vascular surgery post-op care

Team Environment

  • Staffed by RNs and PCTs
  • Day shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-4 PCTs
  • Night shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 nurses, 2-3 PCTs
  • Patient ratio: 1:4, often 1:5

Equipment / Systems

  • Tele
  • Transport monitors
  • Suction
  • Feeding pumps
  • Trachs
  • BiPAP
  • CPAP
  • Heated high flow
  • Chest tubes
  • Foleys
  • Pacer wires/pacers
  • IV pumps
  • SCD pumps
  • Meditech

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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