Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit – Colorado
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour shifts. Patient ratio typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5. Unit operates 24/7 with dedicated charge RN, 5–8 staff RNs, and 2–4 patient care technicians per shift.
Highlights:
- 30-bed cardiac and thoracic progressive care unit designated as a cardiac center of excellence
- High-acuity, fast-paced environment with complex cardiovascular and post-surgical patient populations
- EMR system: Meditech
- Advanced equipment including telemetry, transport monitors, feeding pumps, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, and pacer management
- Procedures include post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchman devices, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery care (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies), and pre/post-operative care for open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs)
- Collaborative team of 65+ experienced RNs and PCTs with strong communication and teamwork culture
Requirements:
- Active Colorado RN license or ability to obtain
- Minimum 1 year of recent, acute-care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) hospital experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Preferred: Experience with chest tube management and removal, pacer wire removal, 12-lead EKGs, oxygen management (up to BiPAP and heated high-flow), and cardiac drips (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine)
- Strong communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and team-oriented attitude
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a highly skilled, collaborative team in a cardiac center of excellence where you'll care for complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients. This fast-paced unit offers exceptional professional growth with exposure to advanced cardiac procedures, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive environment that values communication and teamwork. Ideal for high-energy nurses who thrive in challenging, rewarding clinical settings.