Cath Lab RN

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,602 - 83,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement plan with matching

Education reimbursement programs

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Lab Cardiac Cath department in Aurora, Colorado. This full-time position requires critical care experience, providing direct patient care and ensuring safety in complex situations.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, and certifications in ACLS and BLS. This role does not offer remote options, focusing on high-quality patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with state licensure.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the environment and assess patient needs prior to procedures.
• Respond to emergencies following nursing protocols.
• Provide nursing care in complex clinical situations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

1+ years of recent cath lab or critical care RN experience strongly preferred. Taking call is required for this position.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Lab Cardiac Cath

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

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

Provides direct patient care at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors the patient to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions before procedure, including preparing the environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient’s medical record to ensure safety checklist are complete.
• Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment. Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
• Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• 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 Nurse (RN) of state licensure.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 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) and relevant licensure/certification as determined at position level.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 6 months of RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS within 3 months 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.

Benefits

• Recognition: performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews.
• Health and well-being: medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well-being support; discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; Free Care.com membership; optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. 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 medical plan.
• Education and career growth: access to academic degrees and certificate programs; 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 and internal professional development opportunities; free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness; eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.