RN Acute Care

UCHealth; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 48,615 - 75,368; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Performance bonuses

403(b) plan with employer matching

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Pueblo West location. The position requires state licensure as an RN and a minimum of six months of nursing experience. This is an onsite role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct patient care and contributing to team-based healthcare solutions.

Competitive pay ranges from $35.29 to $54.71 per hour, dependent on experience, along with an array of benefits including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS Certification

BLS Healthcare Provider

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Pkvw Pueblo West Hosp, US:CO:Pueblo West

Department: PPW Nursing Unit

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71/hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate 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). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: NIHSS within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Certification
• BLS – 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.

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

Acute Care

• Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med‑Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
• AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit
• 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 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.

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.
• 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 saving accounts 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.