Emergency Department RN

UCHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO & family leave

Job summary

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department Float Pool. This full-time role offers night shifts, 72 hours per pay period, and on-site work with competitive hourly pay.

Your responsibilities include direct patient care across diverse ED cases, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring safety and throughput. You will mentor students and new hires while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license.
• ACLS certification required; PALS or ENPC preferred.
• TNCC/ATCN and PALS or ENPC as applicable by hire date.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required; CPR card in-hand before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Prioritize care to ensure high-quality, safe patient outcomes.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor and communicate patient status to care team.
• Coordinate transfers, discharges, and family education as needed.
• Precept students or new hires when appropriate.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing process

Team communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Registered Nurse license

ACLS

PALS or ENPC

TNCC or ATCN

BLS

Job description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado SpringsDepartment:

Department

SRSS So Region ED Float Pool

Work Schedule

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Nights

Pay

$35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experienceThis position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Provides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Effectively cares for a broad range of patient populations and conditions and prioritizes care in a fast-paced clinical Emergency Department environment.
• Places an emphasis on the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care while maintaining a focus on department throughput and efficiency.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to a multidisciplinary care team.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Registered NurseAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportTrauma Nurse Core CourseAdvanced Trauma Care for NursesEmergency Nursing Pediatric CoursePALS CertificationGraduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years‘ experience.State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).6 months of nursing (RN) experience.ACLS and either PALS or ENPC upon hire. TNCC or ATCN and whichever of PALS or ENPC was not obtained at hire within 1 year of hire.BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Total Rewards

• *RecognitionPerformance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth‘s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• Retirement and savings 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• *Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee‘s scheduled work hours.

Employer Commitment to Diversity

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual‘s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

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