Travel PCU RN - $2,142 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Progressive Care Unit RN (PCU RN) Travel Nurse Job in Thornton, CO

Join a dynamic Progressive Care Unit in Thornton, Colorado, just north of Denver. This PCU RN travel assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment, enjoys collaborative teamwork, and is ready to deliver high-quality patient care in the Denver metro area.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Position: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Location: Thornton, CO
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• End Date: December 14, 2026
• Setting: Acute care hospital Progressive Care Unit

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital PCU experience required
• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
• Strong telemetry and post-operative care experience preferred
• Cardiac experience is a plus
• Prior Meditech experience preferred
• Ability to thrive in a teamwork-oriented, fast-moving progressive care unit

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to progressive care patients with varying acuity levels
• Monitor telemetry and manage post-op patients from surgical and cath lab procedures
• Care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, gynecologic, and cardiac-related procedures
• Support patients with stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure needs
• Collaborate closely with charge nurses, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips according to unit protocols
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a modern, well-equipped unit

If you are an experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding Thornton, Colorado nursing job, apply now and join a supportive acute care team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507040. 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: PCU

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