Highlights

We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) contains 345 beds and has been recognized with a 3-time Magnet designation. Our dedicated float pool consists of approximately 80 staff members.

General Information

Patient Ratios: 1:5 for both day and night shifts, varying between units.
Staffing:
- Day Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units.
- Night Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units.
Equipment and Technology: Various types of equipment used; EMR system is Meditech.

Qualifications

Must Have:
- Minimum of 1-year current acute care PCU experience.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR system.
- Chemo Certification is a plus, allowing for scheduling in oncology settings.

Typical Procedures and Patient Population

The unit handles a large cardiac population, including two Telemetry floors and a Progressive Care Unit. Nurses may be required to float to various inpatient Med/Tele and Rehabilitation units as needed.

Personality Fit

Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to float between units. Team collaboration and compassion are essential attributes for success in this role. This position offers excellent learning opportunities to care for patients with a range of acute and chronic medical issues.

Unit Guidelines and Policies

Policies may vary slightly between units, but the focus remains on teamwork and mutual support among staff.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19078609. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

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