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Location: Denver, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in cardiac care
30 beds with approximately 65 staff members (RNs and Patient Care Technicians)
Day shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-4 PCTs
Night shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 nurses, 2-3 PCTs
Patient ratios typically 1:4, sometimes 1:5
Equipment includes telemetry monitors, transport monitors, suction, feeding pumps, tracheostomy care, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, chest tubes, Foley catheters, pacer wires/pacemakers, IV pumps, and sequential compression devices (SCD) pumps
Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac unit with a focus on excellence in progressive/intermediate care

Post-cardiac catheterization care (right & left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations, TR band management)
Neurovascular checks
Post-thoracic surgery care including VATS/RATS, resections, lobectomies, chest tube management
Pre- and post-care of open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, aortic dissection repairs)
Vascular surgery post-operative care

Valid RN license in Colorado
Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year, specifically in a cardiac PCU setting
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC
Acute Care experience

Chest tube management and removal
Removal of pacer wires
12-lead EKG interpretation
Oxygen management including BiPAP and heated high flow
Experience with drips such as heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine

The unit is competitive and fast-paced, offering exposure to advanced cardiac care and technology
Staff includes experienced nurses and support personnel, fostering a collaborative environment

About Englewood, CO

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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