RN ICU Resource Float Pool Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the ICU. The role entails providing critical care to patients while ensuring safety and optimizing outcomes. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and have experience in ICU or Progressive Care Unit nursing.

This position offers $35.29 - $54.71 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, and a performance bonus program.

The role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage high-pressure situations.

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 ICU or PCU nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.

Responsibilities

• Initiates corrective action from monitoring/life support equipment.
• Responds to life-threatening situations using nursing protocols.
• Provides critical care nursing to high acuity patients.

Skills

ICU or PCU nursing experience

Critical thinking skills

Patient monitoring

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Description

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

Department: Resource Pool

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

Shift: Nights

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

Summary

Provides direct patient care in an intensive care setting 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

Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomology.

Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.

Provides critical care nursing to a complex high acuity patient population in a technically complex environment.

Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.

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

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.
• 6 months of ICU or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
• BLS and ACLS cards must be good through sixty days of hire.

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 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 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.

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.