Metro Denver Critical Care Float Pool

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market reviews and pay adjustments

Medical, dental and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Paid time off and Colorado FAMLI leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

UCHealth Anschutz - Aurora, Metro Denver Critical Care Float Pool is hiring an RN to support ICUs and PCUs across University of Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and Longs Peak Hospital.

The role is full-time, onsite with day and night rotation, and offers pay between $35.29 and $54.71 per hour depending on experience. Active RN licensure, ACLS/BLS, and ICU experience are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 6 months ICU RN experience or completion of UCHealth Fellowship.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification with valid card at start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope care using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness and evidence-based practice.
• Precepts new staff and UCHealth trainees.
• Engages in continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributes to safety and quality at the point of care.
• Direct ICU patient care in a technically complex environment.
• Supports education and competency validation during orientation.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Location and Department

UCHealth Anschutz - Aurora, Metro Denver Critical Care Float Pool

Supports patients and teams in the ICUs and PCUs at University of Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and Longs Peak Hospital.

Work Schedule & Pay

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Day and Night Rotation. Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour, dependent on experience.

This position is onsite, no hybrid or remote option.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of ICU nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date; card must be valid for sixty days of hire).

Key Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

ICU Duties

• Direct care in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a technically complex environment.
• AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for the ICU.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's evaluation process, accounting for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay competitive.

Health and Well-Being

• 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.
• 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 specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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 such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.