Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Thornton, CO | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,840 - $1,937
  • Shift: 07:00-19:00, 12 Hours
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Travel RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Thornton, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Our PCU is designed to provide exceptional care for patients recovering from surgery and other procedures.

Unit Information:

  • Number of Beds: 24
  • Patient Ratios: 5:1
  • Type of Equipment: Tele monitoring, post-op monitoring
  • EMR: Meditech / CPN

General Information:

This unit features a day shift team consisting of a charge nurse, 4-5 RNs, and 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). The night shift is similarly staffed, ensuring comprehensive care throughout all hours. The PCU specializes in post-op recovery for a diverse patient population, including elective orthopedic, spine, GYN surgeries, and various cardiac procedures.

Typical Procedures Performed:

  • Post-op recovery of patients (surgical and from cath lab)
  • Post-op orthopedic patients (spine, joint)

Skill Set:

Most recruited for:

  • Minimum 1-year current hospital PCU experience
  • BLS, ACLS & NIH certification required

Preferred or Nice to Have:

  • Cardiac experience
  • Prior Meditech experience

Best Personality Fit:

  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  • Teamwork-oriented unit

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

Our unit boasts a brand-new state-of-the-art design, featuring ADA/Bari rooms and Hoyer lifts to enhance patient care. We pride ourselves on a great unit culture with excellent teamwork and collaboration among staff, who have a wide range of nursing experience. Our modified self-scheduling process allows for schedules to be posted three weeks in advance, providing ample time for trades and personal planning.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding travel assignment in a supportive environment, apply today!