Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,538-1,913/week

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Job info

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel

Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Number of Beds: 20
Number of Staff: 40 (RNs and PCTs)
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 nurses, 3 PCTs
- Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 nurses, 2 PCTs
Patient Ratios: 1:4
Equipment Used:
- Telemetry, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps
- Trachs, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow
- Chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacemakers
- IV pumps, SCD pumps
EMR System: Meditech

Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIH Certification
Licenses: Registered Nurse License
Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years in PCU or cardiac nursing
Required Clinical Skills:
- Experience with drips including heparin, tikosin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nitro, Lasix, ketamine
- PCU experience and cardiac experience are mandatory
Typical Procedures Performed:
- Chest tube placement and removal
- Removal of pacer wires
- 12-lead EKGs

Fast-paced and challenging cardiac unit recognized as a cardiac center of excellence
High acuity patient population
Team-oriented with a preference for great team players and high-energy individuals

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.
This position is highly competitive; candidates with the preferred skills and certifications will be prioritized.

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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