Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado
Start Date: September 7, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; 30-bed cardiac progressive care unit; Patient ratios typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5
Highlights:
- Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac progressive care unit at a designated cardiac center of excellence
- Specialized patient population including post-catheterization, post-thoracic surgery, and pre/post open-heart surgical patients
- Advanced equipment and technology including telemetry, transport monitors, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, pacer wires, and IV pumps
- Collaborative team environment with approximately 65 staff members including RNs and PCTs; night shift supported by 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, and 2-3 PCTs
- EMR system: Meditech
- Experience with cardiac drips including heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, and ketamine
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care PCU hospital experience required
- Active RN license in good standing
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale 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 cardiac drip management
- Experience with post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery care, and pre/post open-heart surgery care highly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing cardiac team at a recognized center of excellence. You'll work in a challenging, fast-paced environment where you'll provide critical care to a diverse cardiac patient population while developing advanced skills in progressive cardiac nursing. The unit values teamwork, communication, and collaboration, making it an ideal setting for flexible, high-energy nurses who thrive in dynamic clinical environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.