Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 12-hour shifts in a 20-bed Multi-Trauma Unit
Highlights:
- Work in a Level 1 trauma center with highly complex and challenging patient populations
- Patient ratio of approximately 1:4 with charge nurse free of patient assignments
- EMR system: Meditech / CPN
- Unit equipped with advanced technology including ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, wound vacs, specialty beds, suction equipment, and chest tubes
- Collaborative environment with supportive charge nurses, strong physician relationships, and excellent tech support
- Manage diverse trauma cases including chest tubes, trachs, bronchoscopy procedures, and multi-system trauma patients
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- Active RN license in Colorado or compact state license
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
- Prior Meditech experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage complex trauma patients, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and suctioning procedures
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a motivated team of nurses in a fast-paced trauma environment where teamwork and clinical excellence are valued daily. This Multi-Trauma Unit offers the chance to work with highly acute and interesting patient cases in a supportive atmosphere with exceptional charge nurse leadership and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. If you thrive on clinical challenges and want to make a meaningful impact in trauma care, this is an ideal opportunity to advance your skills in a Level 1 trauma center setting.