Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,915 per week in Englewood, CO

Diverse case mix including post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery (VATs, lobectomies, chest tube management), and pre/post open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs). Advanced equipment and interventions including telemetry, transport monitors, bipap, cpap, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, pacemakers, and various IV drips (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone).

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado

Start Date: July 20, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; 30-bed unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5

Highlights:

• Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiology-focused progressive care unit within a recognized cardiac center of excellence
• Diverse case mix including post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery (VATs, lobectomies, chest tube management), and pre/post open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs)
• Advanced equipment and interventions including telemetry, transport monitors, bipap, cpap, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, pacemakers, and various IV drips (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone)
• EMR system: Meditech
• Collaborative team environment with experienced staff including charge RN, 5-8 RNs, and 2-3 PCTs on night shift
• Travel nursing assignment with flexible scheduling options

Requirements:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of current acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) hospital experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Preferred skills: Chest tube management and removal, pacer wire removal, 12-lead EKG interpretation, oxygen management up to bipap and heated high-flow, and experience with cardiac drips

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a prestigious cardiac center of excellence with a challenging and rewarding patient population. You'll join a supportive, high-energy team that values communication, collaboration, and adaptability. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to advance their critical care and cardiac nursing skills while making a meaningful impact on complex patient outcomes.