PCU Travel Nurse Job in Golden, CO | Nights (3x12)
Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain
Golden, CO
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Golden, CO
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$2,411
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Golden, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain. This role pays $2,411 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain
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Location: Golden, CO 80033 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Colorado and national regulatory bodies.
Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain — Golden, CO
Golden, CO
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital provides acute medical, surgical, trauma and maternity care at its West 40th Avenue campus.
- The hospital is a Colorado-designated Level II trauma center, with emergency surgical services that include vascular and neurosurgical care. Read More
- Its surgical-trauma unit cares for stable adults with acute medical illness, fractures and general surgical needs, including recovery after joint replacement and spine surgery.
- DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center services include neurocritical care, an inpatient stroke unit and stroke rehabilitation, supporting care from the acute event through recovery.
- Operating-room services span general, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic and neurological surgery, with minimally invasive and robotic techniques among the available approaches.
- Maternity services cover routine and high-risk pregnancies, with maternal-fetal medicine, vaginal and cesarean births, postpartum care and a Level III NICU for newborns needing specialized treatment.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Golden, CO
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
How much trauma experience can a travel nurse get at Lutheran Hospital?
Lutheran Hospital is a Level II trauma center with emergency surgical support that includes vascular and neurosurgical care. Trauma, ED, surgical, and ICU travelers may work with serious injuries as well as complex postoperative patients.
What does stroke care look like at Lutheran Hospital?
The hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center with neurocritical care, a dedicated inpatient stroke unit, and rehabilitation services. Neuro travelers may follow patients from acute stroke treatment through monitored inpatient recovery.
Which other populations are common in RN assignments at Lutheran Hospital?
The hospital supports general, orthopedic, neurological, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic surgery along with routine and high-risk maternity and a Level III NICU. Travelers may find roles across adult surgical care and women's and children's services.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Golden
- Review Colorado nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Colorado salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Golden, CO
Tucked where the Front Range foothills meet the plains, Golden, CO gives travel nurses a scenic base just west of Denver, with light rail running into the city. The local hospital manages emergency and medical-surgical work, with the large Denver market close by. Twenty-five minutes east on US-6 lies Denver, with Boulder north on CO-93 and Lakewood just southeast. Denver has the bigger hospital hub, a quick run east. Housing here runs pricier than the plains suburbs but buys mountains at the doorstep, a fair trade over a longer contract. Clear Creek runs through the walkable downtown, with the foothills and the School of Mines right at hand.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Golden, CO · $2,411 /wk