Travel PCU/IMC Float Registered Nurse - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Durango, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/IMC Float Pool position at a Level I Trauma Center in Colorado, requiring at least 2 years of PCU/IMC experience and the ability to float across a 60-mile zone on night shifts.

Details

• Acute care setting, Level I Trauma Center
• Float pool covering multiple PCU/IMC units across specialties including General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Nurse aides available on units
• RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPap in use on units
• Must be comfortable titrating and managing cardiac drips including dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, and amiodarone, as well as insulin, ativan, and heparin
• Charting is done in Epic (experience preferred)
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p–7a)
• 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Schedule is set by leadership in 6-week blocks; travelers are expected to remain flexible to fill scheduling gaps
• May be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Travelers are expected to float throughout the entire 60-mile zone from the city center and must secure housing that makes this feasible
• Rare on-call or standby requirement, primarily for low census situations

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license, currently in hand — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/IMC experience required
• Experience with cardiac drips, insulin, and ativan required
• Prior neuro experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidate must reside at least 60 miles from the facility's city center (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown-level nursing care across multiple PCU/IMC units covering a broad range of specialties
• Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not carry a patient assignment, though night shift charge nurses may occasionally take a small patient load
• Orientation consists of 1–2 days with a preceptor (12 orientation hours total); clinicians must be on-site and in state for the week of orientation even if initial modules are remote
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• No scrub color restriction — any color is acceptable
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-730670. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.