Travel PCU RN - $2,236 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 1 year of recent acute care PCU experience and a compact or CO RN license.

• Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting on a 24-bed floor
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 5:1
• Care for post-op recovery patients from surgical and cath lab procedures, including elective ortho, spine, and GYN surgeries
• Manage cardiac patients including post-PCI, post-pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, and revascularization cases
• Treat stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure patients
• Utilize telemetry and post-op monitoring equipment
• Cardiac drips administered at set rate (non-titrating, except heparin)
• Documentation completed in Meditech / CPN EMR
• Modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted 3 weeks in advance

• Active RN license (Compact or CO state license required)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital PCU experience required
• Cardiac experience preferred
• Prior Meditech EMR experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Work on a brand-new, state-of-the-art unit featuring ADA/Bariatric rooms equipped with in-room Hoyer lifts
• Join a team known for excellent teamwork, collaboration, and a wide range of nursing experience
• Unit culture is friendly, outgoing, and team-oriented
• Care for a varied patient population including elective ortho, spine, GYN surgery, and cardiac procedure patients
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered for this travel position
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted)

American Traveler Job  #P-741445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

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.