Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Travel assignment; Night shift (5:00 PM - 5:00 AM); Patient ratio 1:4; 20-bed ICU step-down unit
Highlights:
- Fast-paced, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiac and neurological patients
- Cardiac Center of Excellence with advanced technology and specialized equipment including telemetry, transport monitors, chest tubes, pacemakers, BiPAP, CPAP, and heated high flow oxygen
- Collaborative team environment with experienced nursing staff, charge nurse support, and PCTs on every shift
- Exposure to critical procedures including chest tube placement and removal, pacer wire removal, and 12-lead EKGs
- EMR system: Meditech
- High-energy, team-oriented unit culture with challenging and rewarding clinical experiences
Requirements:
- Active Colorado RN license or compact state license
- Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Extensive neurological nursing experience strongly preferred
- Cardiac nursing experience preferred
- Experience with drips including heparin, tikosyn, diltiazem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, Lasix, and ketamine
- Strong clinical skills managing trachs, chest tubes, Foleys, pacemakers, and various pump equipment
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a designated Cardiac Center of Excellence with access to cutting-edge technology and complex, high-acuity patient populations. You'll join a supportive, experienced team in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration and clinical excellence. This role offers exceptional professional growth for nurses seeking to advance their critical care skills in both cardiac and neurological specialties.