Travel PCU / Stepdown RN - $2,057 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a CO or Compact RN license and 2+ years of stepdown/IMC experience.

Details

• Acute care Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown/IMC) in a 36-bed cardiac and respiratory recovery unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4
• Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery
• 12-hour day shift schedule
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Required to self-schedule a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Tele monitor system is GE; rhythm strips are read by monitor techs and verified by RN, documented on paper (not interfaced with EPIC)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications
• Nurse aides present on the unit at a 1:12 ratio
• Charge RN does not carry a patient assignment
• First to float, with potential to float within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) if needed
• Call or standby requirements determined by the Nurse Manager

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Experience managing non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP and heated high flow
• Experience managing titratable drips per IMC unit policy
• Chest tube management experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac, respiratory, and post-procedure recovery patients in a stepdown/IMC setting
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Week of orientation requires in-state presence even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Holiday coverage required

American Traveler Job ID #P-773534. 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

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