PCU / Stepdown

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Englewood, CO

Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 13-Week Contract

This is a high-acuity cardiac progressive/intermediate care unit serving a complex patient population requiring close monitoring and specialized cardiovascular nursing care. The unit operates at a fast pace with a collaborative, experienced team.

Clinical Scope

Nurses on this unit manage a broad range of cardiac and thoracic patients, including:

• Post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, Watchman procedures, pacemaker implantations)
• Pre- and post-operative open-heart surgical patients (CABGs, mitral and aortic valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs)
• Post-thoracic surgery care (VATs/RATs, resections, lobectomies, chest tube management)
• Vascular surgery post-op care and neurovascular checks

Nurses administer vasoactive and cardiac drips including heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, and ketamine. O2 management up to BIPAP and heated high-flow is routinely performed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of current acute care PCU experience
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• RN license (or compact eligibility) for Colorado

Preferred Skills

• Chest tube management and removal
• Pacer wire removal
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation

Shift & Schedule Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: September 7, 2026

Ideal Candidate

A high-energy, adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced cardiac environment and values open communication and collaboration.