Travel PCU RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Greeley, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Night Shift Contract in Greeley, Colorado

Apply for a 13-week PCU travel nursing contract in Greeley, Colorado, and join a collaborative progressive care team caring for adult patients with complex cardiac and respiratory needs.

Join a welcoming northern Colorado healthcare community known for its access to outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes, and vibrant local culture. This travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse to care for adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, post-trauma, and mildly unstable hemodynamic conditions while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services.

PCU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Greeley, Colorado
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Required approximately every other to every third weekend, based on unit needs
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to medical-surgical units within the nurse’s scope of practice
• Patient Population: Adults
• Unit Profile: 12-bed PCU with an average daily census of approximately 10 patients

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PCU or ICU nursing experience; approximately 2 years of PCU/ICU experience is preferred for first-time travelers
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a valid compact-state RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong experience caring for patients requiring progressive monitoring and interventions
• Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive airway management
• Ability to manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to unit protocols
• Competence with computerized clinical documentation; Epic experience preferred
• Willingness to work required weekends and float within scope when needed

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult PCU patients with cardiac, respiratory, minor trauma, and mildly unstable hemodynamic diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, patient condition, and hemodynamic status
• Manage patients receiving BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, Airvo, nasal cannula, and other oxygen-delivery therapies
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive infusions, including titratable drips, in accordance with established protocols
• Provide central-line, peripheral IV, arterial-line, chest-tube, tracheostomy, feeding-tube, and wound-care management
• Administer blood products and manage heparin protocols safely and accurately
• Interpret arterial blood gases and respond promptly to changes in respiratory or clinical status
• Use rapid response and code team resources to support timely intervention during patient deterioration
• Apply isolation precautions and maintain a safe environment, including care for patients in negative-pressure-capable rooms
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV services, radiology, social services, and other members of the care team
• Complete accurate computerized documentation and provide clear handoffs at shift change
• Float to medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality care within the RN’s scope of practice

Apply now for this Colorado travel nursing opportunity and join the PCU healthcare team in Greeley!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524884. 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: PCU

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