PCU​/Stepdown Nurse; RN | Longmont, Colorado

Position: PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Longmont, Colorado
Location: Longmont

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A specialized nursing opportunity is available in Longmont, CO, for experienced Registered Nurses skilled in stepdown care. This contract role focuses on providing high-quality care in a busy transplant and progressive care unit (PCU) setting. The unit cares for patients requiring close monitoring and complex nursing interventions, including those with solid organ transplants.
Location Overview:

Situated near Denver, Longmont offers a blend of small-town charm with easy access to urban amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor activities, cultural events, and a community-focused atmosphere. This assignment allows you to work in a state-of-the-art medical environment while experiencing all that the Colorado Front Range has to offer.
Responsibilities:

* Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex conditions, including transplant recipients and stepdown patients

* Manage patient care with a focus on Med/Surg and telemetry monitoring, including administration of Heparin drips and PCA pumps

* Perform wound and drain care such as managing wound vacs, chest tubes, and JP drains

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

* Utilize advanced equipment including bladder scanners, EKG machines, and various lifts safely and effectively

* Document patient information accurately using the Meditech EMR system

Qualifications and Desired

Experience:

* Current RN licensure with experience in Med/Surg and telemetry nursing

* Proven ability to manage patients on Heparin gtts and PCA devices

* Stepdown or progressive care unit experience is highly preferred

* Experience with solid organ transplants (kidney, liver, pancreas) is advantageous

* Reliable, adaptable, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Contract Details:

* Location:

Longmont, CO (near Denver)

* Type:
Contract

* Schedule:

7 PM to 7 AM shifts, offering an opportunity to engage in high-acuity night nursing

This position includes healthcare benefits, the potential for flexible scheduling, and paid time off options to support work-life balance.
If you have the clinical expertise and dedication to provide superior patient care in a demanding stepdown and transplant setting, this contract nurse role in Longmont is an excellent opportunity. Apply now to advance your nursing career with an engaging and rewarding assignment.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.