RN Acute Care Float Pool

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,615 - 75,368; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) plan with employer matching

Up to $10,000/year pre-paid for tuition

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care float pool located in Colorado Springs. This full-time, onsite role requires a minimum of 6 months nursing experience and effective patient care. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and are passionate about patient outcomes.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• A minimum of 6 months nursing experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Providing top of scope patient care using nursing process.
• Contributing to quality and safety at the point of care.
• Precepting new healthcare recruits.

Skills

Direct patient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Location

UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central - Colorado Springs

Department

Acute Care float pool

Work Schedule

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

Shift

Nights

Pay

$35.29 - $54.71 / hour + Float Pool differential. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience

Working Conditions

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

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

Additional Acute Care Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years‘ experience. Preferred: Bachelor‘s degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• 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.

Benefits

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 including Colorado FAMLI; employer‑provided life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up; 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; medical savings accounts; access to academic degrees and certificate programs with up to 100% tuition reimbursement for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth for certain programs; up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement; access to LinkedIn Learning; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness; employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up option.

Equity and Inclusion

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer, committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements and not discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability and will provide reasonable accommodations unless it imposes an undue hardship.