Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in Colorado. Requires 2 years of critical care experience and a CO or Compact RN license; night shift, 3x12 hours, 36 hours per week, 13 weeks, with potential for extension.

You’ll work in a med-surg PCU with mixed cardiac, respiratory, and neuro monitoring; no on-call duties; Epic charting experience preferred; local candidates within 75 miles paid at the local rate.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• First-time travelers considered if they have approximately 2 years of PCU/ICU experience
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, and PCA
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Feeding tube care and CVA management experience

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown level patients requiring cardiac, respiratory, and neurological monitoring
• Utilize rapid response/code teams as needed for emergency response
• Complete all facility-specific modules within the first week of assignment
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks
• Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with relevant experience

Skills

Critical care

Telemetry

Cardiac monitoring

Respiratory care

ICU/PCU experience

BiPAP/CPAP management

IV therapy

NIHSS

Epic charting

Tools

Epic charting system

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of critical care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Med-surg PCU with a mixed patient population including cardiac, minor trauma, respiratory, and mildly unstable hemodynamic patients
• All rooms are negative pressure capable and equipped with ceiling lifts
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Floating to sister units within the region may be required, with advance notice given
• No on‑call responsibilities
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• First‑time travelers considered if they have approximately 2 years of PCU/ICU experience
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, and PCA
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Feeding tube care and CVA management experience

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown level patients requiring cardiac, respiratory, and neurological monitoring
• Utilize rapid response/code teams as needed for emergency response
• Complete all facility‑specific modules within the first week of assignment
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13‑week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks
• Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply with relevant experience

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,218/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,834

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,336

Weekly Wages

$972/wk

Regular Hours

$27.00 x 36 hours/wk = $972

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,218/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,052 - $2,218. The $2,218 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer‑paid taxes and related costs.

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