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 (PCU) Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Thornton, Colorado

Join a compassionate and skilled Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse travel assignment in Thornton, Colorado, just north of the Denver metro area. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a modern, team-oriented acute care setting. If you are an experienced RN looking for PCU travel nursing jobs in Colorado, this assignment is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Thornton, CO 80229
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Start Date: 9/14/2026
• End Date: 12/14/2026
• Patient Ratio: 5:1
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• EMR: Meditech / CPN

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital PCU or step-down experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative acute care environment
• Cardiac experience and prior Meditech experience are preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to progressive care and step-down patients with medical and post-operative needs
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from surgical, cath lab, orthopedic, and cardiac procedures
• Administer and manage care for patients with conditions such as stroke, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure
• Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and the interdisciplinary care team to support excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient monitoring using the designated EMR system
• Contribute to a positive, teamwork-focused unit culture that values communication, flexibility, and patient-centered care

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for a Colorado travel nurse assignment
• Work in the growing Denver metro area with access to city amenities and outdoor recreation
• Join a supportive healthcare team in a modern acute care hospital setting
• Excellent opportunity for experienced PCU nurses seeking travel RN jobs in Thornton, CO

Apply now to advance your nursing career with this rewarding PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Thornton, Colorado.

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 #507039. 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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