Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Progressive Care Unit

Location

Denver, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity cardiothoracic progressive/intermediate care unit with a patient ratio of 1:4–1:5
• Manage post-procedural care for patients following cardiac catheterizations, TAVRs, ablations, watchman procedures, and pacemaker implantations, including TR band management and neurovascular checks
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care for open-heart surgical patients including CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, and aortic dissection repairs, as well as post-thoracic surgery care including VATs/RATs, resections, and lobectomies
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including telemetry, transport monitors, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, pacer wires/pacers, feeding pumps, and IV pumps
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive drips such as heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, and ketamine
• Document accurately using Meditech EMR and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team including RNs and PCTs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of current PCU/progressive care hospital experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Active and unrestricted RN license applicable to the state of Colorado

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube management, chest tube removal, and pacer wire removal
• Proficiency with 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation
• Advanced oxygen management experience including BiPAP and heated high-flow therapy
• Prior experience managing cardiac drips in a progressive or intermediate care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac unit recognized as a cardiac center of excellence, offering exposure to a wide range of complex cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Join a collaborative, experienced team that values communication, adaptability, and a strong team-oriented culture