American Traveler 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a high-acuity progressive care unit requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS/BLS certifications, and a CO or Compact RN license.
Details
- 36-bed Medical PCU setting with a fast-paced, high-acuity, diverse patient population
- Rotating 3x12 shifts, both day (0700-1900) and night (1900-0700), various days of the week
- Weekend shifts required per unit needs
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4, which may flex based on staffing and unit needs
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities as needed
- Charting completed in Epic
- Special procedures include scopes, biopsies requiring moderate sedation, cardioversion, and urgent dialysis coordination
Requirements
- Active CO RN or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
- Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, and interpretation of ABGs
- Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, including insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, heparin, lasix, and dobutamine
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience
- Comfortable working in environments with flexible staffing ratios
- Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Work as part of an engaged, team-oriented, and supportive nursing staff
- Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
- Provide wound care, including wound vac management, as needed
- Manage isolation precautions and PPE protocols
- Complete all facility-specific onboarding modules within the first week of assignment
- First-time travelers are accepted if experience requirements are met
- Candidates previously employed by the health system in any capacity may not be eligible for consideration
- Local candidates are accepted, with eligibility for the local bill rate if residing within 75 miles of the facility
- Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during certain weeks
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
American Traveler Job ID #P-776833. 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.