Travel PCU/IMC Float Pool RN - $2,273 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 8

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/IMC Float Pool position in the Colorado Springs Zone 1 area, requiring 2 years of PCU/IMC experience and the ability to float across multiple facilities within a 60-mile radius.

Details

• Float pool position covering PCU/IMC units across multiple acute care facilities within Zone 1 (Colorado Springs, CO area), with no single home base facility
• Float zone includes facilities spanning up to 46 miles from the Colorado Springs city center
• Units covered include PCU/IMC specialties such as General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
• Patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• May be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Common titratable drips include dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amiodarone, ativan, insulin, and heparin
• RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP is present on the unit
• Nurse aides are available on the unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Schedules are set by leadership for 6-week periods; travelers are expected to remain flexible to fill scheduling gaps
• Facility assignment within the zone is communicated on a schedule-by-schedule basis; some shifts may be assigned Just-In-Time (JIT), 1–2 hours before shift start
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active CO state RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/IMC experience required
• Must have experience with cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, and heparin titration
• Comfortable titrating and managing cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, and heparin
• Prior neuro experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 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
• Candidate must permanently reside at least 60 miles from the Colorado Springs city center

Additional Information

• Designated charge nurse on each unit; charge 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 (approximately 12 orientation hours total); clinicians must be physically present in-state for the week of orientation even if initial modules are completed remotely
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• Holiday rotation coverage may be required
• On-call/standby requirements are rare and primarily related to low census
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to float throughout the full 60-mile Zone 1 radius — this requirement applies regardless of where housing is obtained
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-716757. 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.