Short Stay RN

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Gym membership discounts

Tuition assistance programs

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 16-bed cardiac/procedural step-down unit. The role handles post-procedure care from cath lab, EP, IR, bronchoscopy, and GI, with day shifts and a full-time schedule (72 hours every two weeks).

Pay ranges from $38.91 to $60.31 per hour, depending on experience; onsite role only. The nurse provides direct patient care, monitors safety, and aims to optimize outcomes while supporting patient education and family involvement in a high-acuity

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed to practice in the state with BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in step-down, ICU, procedural, or ED preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited/state board nursing program.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents pre/post procedure assessment/education.
• Responds to life-threatening situations using established protocols.
• Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.
• Assesses learning needs of patient/family and educates accordingly.

Skills

Stepdown unit experience

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Patient education

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Description

1+ years of stepdown/progressive care, ICU, procedural, or emergency department experience strongly preferred.

Summary: 16 bed unit comprised of both cardiac procedural step down and med surge level of care patients. Focusing primarily on post procedure patients staying overnight form cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, bronchoscopy and GI. Additionally, we recover cardiac post procedure patients from sedation and anesthesia as well as admit patients for initiation of anti-dysrhythmia medication.

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

Department:Cardiac and Proc Short Stay

Work Schedule:Full Time, 72.00 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

Summary:
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 and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.
• 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
• 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). 6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• 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.

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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.

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