Emergency Department RN

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care at a proficient level using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and organizational policies, values, and mission. The role cares for a broad range of patient populations and conditions in a fast-paced Emergency Department, emphasizing high-quality, safe care, department throughput, and efficiency. The position is onsite at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, in the Southern Region Emergency Department Float Pool. It is a full-time, night-shift role scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period, with pay of $35.29–$54.71 per hour depending on relevant experience. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on assessment to optimize outcomes and use available resources effectively. The RN monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to a multidisciplinary team; coordinates care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support; and provides education suited to patients’ and families’ learning needs, age, culture, condition, and circumstances. The RN delegates care to ancillary personnel and may precept student nurses and new hires. The work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance incentives, health and well-being resources, paid time off and family and medical leave, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure.
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
ACLS and either PALS or ENPC upon hire.
TNCC or ATCN, and the PALS or ENPC certification not obtained at hire, within 1 year of hire.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Graduation from an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable standards, scope of practice, and organizational policies.
Care for a broad range of patient populations and conditions and prioritize care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
Deliver high-quality, safe patient care while supporting department throughput and efficiency.
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the multidisciplinary care team.
Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Delegate patient care effectively to ancillary personnel.
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, recognizing contributions to organizational goals and tenure.
Annual merit pay increase based on work performance, increased experience and skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews of positions, with base-pay adjustments as needed for competitiveness.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
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 with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in 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.