PCU Travel Nurse Job in Grand Junction, CO | Nights (3x12)
St. Mary's Medical Center
Grand Junction, CO
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Grand Junction, CO
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$2,211
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Grand Junction, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at St. Mary's Medical Center. This role pays $2,211 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: St. Mary's Medical Center
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Location: Grand Junction, CO 81501 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
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.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Grand Junction, 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.
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 Grand Junction
- 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 Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction, CO functions as the medical hub for Colorado's Western Slope, drawing patients from a wide rural radius that keeps operating rooms and emergency departments filled year-round. I-70 runs through town, with Fruita and Clifton minutes away and Montrose and Delta within an hour south for outlying contracts in smaller markets. Denver sits four hours east over the mountains, so this market runs on its own rhythm rather than as a satellite. Housing costs come in well below the Front Range and the ski towns, a practical advantage travelers notice quickly. The Colorado National Monument rises directly over town, and the Palisade wine country fills fall weekends a few exits east along the interstate.
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 · Grand Junction, CO · $2,211 /wk