RN PCU Resource Float Pool Rotating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado, seeks an onsite Registered Nurse for critical care in an intensive care setting. Candidates must possess considerable nursing skills, including monitoring patients and providing extensive care to high acuity populations.

Successful applicants will have completed an accredited nursing program and possess relevant licensure and certifications. Benefits include performance bonuses, medical coverage, and educational support.

Qualifications

• 6 months of ICU or PCU nursing experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Must have both BLS and ACLS cards good through 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an intensive care setting.
• Monitor patients to ensure a safe environment and optimize outcomes.
• Take corrective action based on monitoring equipment signals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduated from an accredited or state board of nursing program

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Monitoring/life support equipment

Job description

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

Department: Resource Pool - Progressive Cre Units

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

Shift: Day and Night Rotation

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).
• 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.

Benefits and 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.

Equal Employment 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.