Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado
Start Date: July 9, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Patient ratio typically 1:4 with charge nurse free of patient assignments. 20-bed Multi-Trauma Unit with dedicated nursing and tech support.
Highlights:
- Level 1 trauma center specializing in highly complex and acute trauma patients
- Advanced equipment including vents, feeding pumps, IV pumps, wound vacs, specialty beds, suction, and chest tubes
- EMR system: Meditech / CPN
- Strong team environment with supportive charge nurses and excellent physician collaboration
- Exposure to diverse procedures including chest tube placement, bedside bronchoscopy, and management of trauma patients with trachs
- Travel assignment with competitive compensation package
Requirements:
- Current Colorado RN license or eligibility for compact license
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
- Experience managing chest tubes, trauma patients, trachs, and suction procedures
- Prior Meditech experience strongly preferred
- Must be a team player who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a Level 1 trauma center with a highly complex and clinically challenging patient population. You'll join a motivated nursing team known for exceptional teamwork, supportive leadership, and strong tech support on all shifts. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where you can grow your trauma nursing skills while making a meaningful impact on critically ill patients, this is an excellent opportunity.