Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Colorado
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; Patient ratio typically 1:4 to 1:5
Highlights:
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30-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiology and post-surgical care at a Cardiac Center of Excellence
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High acuity intermediate care environment with advanced cardiac and thoracic patient populations
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Equipment includes telemetry, transport monitors, chest tubes, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, IV pumps, and pacemaker management
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Night shift staffing includes 1 Charge RN, 5–8 RNs, and 2–3 PCTs for collaborative team support
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Opportunities to work with post-catheterization, post-thoracic surgery, and open-heart surgical patients
Requirements:
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Minimum 1 year of current acute care Progressive Care Unit (PCU) hospital experience required
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Current RN license in Colorado or compact state eligibility
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BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required
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Preferred skills: Chest tube management and removal, pacer wire removal, 12-lead EKG interpretation, oxygen management (including BiPAP and heated high-flow), and experience with cardiac drips (heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, ketamine)
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Experience with post-catheterization care (right and left heart caths, TAVRs, ablations, pacemaker implantations), post-thoracic surgery care, and pre/post open-heart surgical care highly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a fast-paced, high-energy cardiac progressive care team at a recognized Cardiac Center of Excellence. This challenging and rewarding role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient population, including post-catheterization, thoracic surgery, and open-heart surgical patients. The unit values collaboration, communication, and teamwork, making it an ideal environment for experienced PCU nurses who thrive in dynamic, high-acuity settings and are passionate about advancing their cardiac nursing skills.
