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Progressive Care Cardiac Surgery RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,462-1,971/week

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Job info

Travel RN Opportunity – PCU Cardiac Surgery Unit

Location: Denver, Colorado
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Cardiac Surgery

Unit Information

Unit: PCU (639)
Beds: 20
Staff: 40 (RNs and Patient Care Technicians)
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 RNs, 3 PCTs
- Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5 RNs, 2 PCTs
Patient Ratio: 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
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Required Skills and Experience

Must Have:
- ACLS certification
- Experience with drips including heparin, tikosin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nitro, Lasix, ketamine
- PCU experience
- Cardiac experience
Preferred:
- Experience as Travel RN, local CNA, or sitter

Typical Procedures Performed

Chest tube placement and removal
Removal of pacer wires
12-lead EKGs

Personality Fit

Great team player
High energy

Additional Information

Fast-paced, challenging cardiac unit recognized as a cardiac center of excellence
High acuity patient population
Competitive market – unit offers a dynamic and supportive environment

Contract Length

13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Requirements

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification
Licenses: Registered Nurse License

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown 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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