• Medical ICU (MICU) - The 24-bed MICU is a great place to challenge yourself and grow in your nursing practice. MICU nurses care for some of the highest acuity adult patients in the hospital from a broad range of medical diagnoses. Nurses have the opportunity to gain experience using advanced equipment such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Ventricular Assist devises, and Extracorporeal Life Support. The standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for on a 1:1 basis. We take pride in our culture of teamwork. The MICU plays an integral role in participating in Evidence Based Practice as a commitment to quality care that continues to set the standards for excellence at Denver Health. The nursing leadership team promotes an environment that is supportive of nursing autonomy and actively supports the personnel and professional development of its nurses. If you are seeking excitement and challenge of critical care, Denver Health Medical Intensive Care Unit is the place for you.

  • Surgical ICU (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center, safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23-bed unit. Our patient population consists of critically ill general surgery patients and traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. Seventy-five percent of the patient population is trauma, which lends to a fast-paced and high-intensity workplace. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, scooter and bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes, and other serious traumatic events. The SICU’s nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1. Nurses interested in working in this area should have the ability to learn technical skills, be motivated to understand the disease processes of the patients and be willing to work closely with the interdisciplinary team including physicians and the families of critically ill patients.  All nurses on this unit receive a critical care competency based on orientation to all facets and populations of patient care. Interdisciplinary high-risk patient care is our main focus.

  • Progressive Care Unit is one of our highest rated units for nursing and patient satisfaction. The PCU serves patients from almost every service in the hospital, including patients on ventilators. We admit post-cardiac procedure patients and remain a true progressive care unit by taking transfers from the Intensive Care Units. We are a shared leadership model with many team members on hospital-wide committees driving change through evidence-based practice. Patients on this 15-bed unit are cared for at a 1:3 or 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, depending upon the needs of the patient. PCU nurses provide expert care for many specialty services such as post interventional cardiology, surgery, trauma, medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery. This unit is highly desirable for nurses seeking a well-rounded nursing knowledge base, a supportive team environment, and those looking to for opportunities to grow professionally.