Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $55-60 per hour

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Denver, Colorado.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 05/26/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractTell us about the unit(s):Number of Beds – 34 (department is physically split between 2 floors, 5th and 6th)Number of Staff – ~45Type of staff: **Depends on patient census**Day Shift – Charge RN without patient assignment; staff nurses; PCTsNight Shift – same as above- no changes in ratiosPatient Ratios – 1:3-4 (We occasionally flex to 1:5 if we have Med/Surg overflow)Type of equipment – bladder scanner on each floor, Mobilabs for lab specimen labeling in each room, EKG machine, AccuVein, Virtual Sitter Cameras, W.O.Ws, Hoyer Lift, Sara Steady Lift, Sit to Stand Lift, Cortrak Machine to place Dobhoff tubes (core staff have competency), Ultrasound Guided PIV MachineEMR - MeditechTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for:  (Travel RNs, local CNAs)Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.Minimum 1-year acute care hospital Stepdown/PCU ExperienceBLS & ACLSPreferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.Experience with Solid Organ Transplant (kidney, liver or pancreas). We do NOT give travelers fresh transplants, unless they want to take on competenciesExperience with modalities of higher oxygen delivery/respiratory support (Vapotherm/Bipap/CPAP)Knowledge of Chest Tube management and careExperience/knowledge of Tracheostomy management and careExperience with NG/Dobhoff placement and managementExperience in management of DKA patient’s and insulin dripsStrong critical thinking skills: identifying decompensating patients (ie: sepsis)List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  Wound/drain care (large surgical population)Frequent lab draws from Central LinesTransfusing blood productsUse of two point soft physical restraintsUse of NICOM (form of non-invasive cardiac monitoring)CBI (Continuous Bladder Irrigation)Plasmapheresis (partner with the HD/infusion nurse, done on the unit)Experience caring for patients with Heparin gtts, PCA’s, Epidurals, Cardiac Arrhythmias, management of anti-arrhythmic drips (any drip that isn't a titratable pressor), central line care/use, Reading telemetry strips, Strong Infection Prevention knowledge for immunocompromised patient population, comfortable with transfusing blood productsBest personality Fit:Reliable, adaptable, flexible; Fast LearnerEnjoy working in a fast-paced environment; not afraid to ask questionsStrong team player - strong teamwork culture!!!Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.Position - TRAVEL - RN - PCU (612) - HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's - 7A - 7P - VENDOR (1004230)About HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCAAt HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, healthcare is not just about the four walls of a facility but about the people who provide and receive care. Our focus is on empowering healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient experiences by providing them with the necessary skills, tools, and support. We partner with healthcare facilities nationwide to ensure that the right professionals are in the right roles. We prioritize our clinicians by giving them a voice and access to opportunities to fulfill their mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.We are committed to our core values of Trust, Innovation, Adaptability, Courage, and Accountability. We are dedicated to positively impacting the healthcare industry by providing first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide to our healthcare professionals. Join us and be part of the HealthTrust family, where you can make a difference every day.We embrace our changing environment, and we maintain a culture that has a rich tradition of transforming itself to meet the challenges of the future.MISSION STATEMENTWhile putting great people in the right roles is essential, our mission is far greater. We want our clinicians to be part of the HealthTrust family, where healthcare professionals have a voice and are empowered with the right tools and opportunities to fulfill their personal mission of improving lives. Plus, as a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.BenefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsReferral bonusContinuing EducationLife insurance