Travel PCU RN - $1,941 per week

American Traveler

  • Thornton, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,941 Per Week

Highlights

Patient population includes elective ortho, spine, and GYN surgery cases as well as elective cath lab procedures (post-PCI, post-pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, revascularization). Cares for post-op recovery patients from surgery and cath lab, including post-op ortho spine and joint patients.

Numbers & Facts

LocationThornton, CO

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring tele monitoring skills and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

  • Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting, 24-bed unit
  • 5:1 patient ratios
  • Day shift staffing includes charge, 4-5 RNs, and 2-3 PCTs; night shift includes charge, 4-5 RNs, and 2 PCTs
  • Uses tele monitoring and post-op monitoring equipment
  • EMR: Meditech / CPN
  • Cares for post-op recovery patients from surgery and cath lab, including post-op ortho spine and joint patients
  • Patient population includes elective ortho, spine, and GYN surgery cases as well as elective cath lab procedures (post-PCI, post-pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, revascularization)
  • Also manages stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure patients
  • Set rate (non-titrating) cardiac drips except heparin
  • Shift schedule: 7A-7P

Requirements

  • Active RN license (CO or compact) required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 1 year of current hospital PCU experience required
  • Cardiac experience preferred
  • Prior Meditech experience preferred

Additional Information

  • Brand new, state-of-the-art unit with ADA/Bari rooms and Hoyer lifts
  • Strong team culture with excellent collaboration among staff of varied experience levels
  • Modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted 3 weeks in advance
  • Friendly, outgoing, and teamwork-oriented personality preferred
  • Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-729064. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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