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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Multi Trauma Unit (PCU) position at a Level 1 trauma center in Denver, CO, requiring a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and a CO or compact RN license.
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Works in a 20-bed Multi Trauma Unit (MTU) within a Level 1 trauma center
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Patient ratio is 1:4 with a charge nurse free of patients
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Unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 5 nurses, and 2 techs on night shift
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Equipment used includes ventilators, feeding pumps, IV pumps, wound vacs, specialty beds, suction, and chest tubes
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EMR system is Meditech/CPN; prior Meditech experience is preferred
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13-week contract
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Active CO or compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience required
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Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital PCU experience required
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Experience managing chest tubes, trauma patients, trachs, and suction
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
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One professional reference required
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Typical procedures include chest tube placement, bedside bronchoscopy, and management of chest tubes, trauma patients, trachs, and suction
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Highly acute patient population with complex and interesting trauma cases
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Unit is known for strong teamwork, supportive charge nurses, and engaged physician staff
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Tech support is available on both day and night shifts
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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Prior Meditech experience is a plus and may be prioritized during consideration
