Travel PCU RN

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:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring a CO or compact license, PCU experience, and NIH Stroke certification.

• Work on a 24-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Day shift staffing includes a charge nurse, 4-5 RNs, and 2-3 PCTs; night shift includes a charge nurse, 4-5 RNs, and 2 PCTs
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• Cares for post-op recovery patients from surgical and cath lab procedures, including ortho, spine, and joint cases
• Patient population includes elective ortho, spine, and GYN surgeries, elective cath lab procedures (post PCI, post pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, revascularization), stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure
• Uses telemetry monitoring and post-op monitoring equipment
• Set-rate cardiac drips used (non-titrating except heparin)
• Uses Meditech / CPN EMR
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of current hospital PCU experience required
• Cardiac experience preferred
• Prior Meditech experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

• Brand new, state-of-the-art unit with ADA/Bari rooms featuring in-room Hoyer lifts
• Strong teamwork culture with excellent collaboration and a wide range of nursing experience levels
• Friendly, outgoing personality and teamwork orientation are a good fit for this unit
• Modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted 3 weeks in advance, allowing time for shift trades
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

American Traveler Job  #P-765978. 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

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.