Registered Nurse Float ICU/Critical Care (Base + 15% float differential)-Nights Only

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Fully paid parental leave

Retirement contributions

Health coverage

Well-being programs

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Registered Nurse for the Float ICU/Critical Care pool. This is a night shift, 0.9 FTE position offering base pay plus a 15% float differential and shift differentials. The RN may specialize in MICU, SICU, or PCU tracks within a supportive nursing management team.

Benefits include career growth through clinical ladder opportunities, a thorough orientation, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2 years recent experience in Critical Care/ICU required.
• Associate's Degree is required.
• RN license (DORA) required.
• BLS/ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and identify health problems.
• Document and monitor patient status and vital signs.
• Develop and modify patient care plans as needed.
• Administer nursing care and medications with accuracy and safety.
• Collaborate with health care team to plan and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Critical Care

ICU

RN

Communication

EPIC familiarity

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse Float ICU/Critical Care (Base + 15% float differential)-Nights Only to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay? Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs). Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks:

• Critical Care (ICUs)
• Acute Care
• Women & Children
• Behavioral Health
• Perioperative Services
• Ambulatory Care

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Nursing Management

Why Join?

• Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay
• Career Growth : Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team
• Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling

Our Critical Care units include a Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical/Trauma ICU (SICU), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

Check out this [sample] calculation for an RN with 5 years of licensure! $39.15 (Base pay) + $5.87 (15% Float diff) + $4.66 (Night shift diff) + $2.21 (Weekend diff) = $51.89hr

Float Pool RNs in critical care are offered a personalized orientation plan. As we help you grow your career, we offer optional cross-training in units such as Pediatric Emergency, Pediatric ICU, Perioperative Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and in roles such as Resource Nurse. Enjoy the benefits of full-time employment and a self-schedule model while working just three 12-hour night shifts per week.

Essential Functions

• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (10%)
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%)
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%)
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%)
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
• Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%)
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%)
• Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)
• Promote positive patient experience (5%)

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience

2 Years recent experience in Critical Care/ICU required

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required a

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Shift

Work Type Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary $36.00 - $57.77 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assista