Emergency Department RN

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN provides direct nursing care in the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department, a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center serving patients across Northern Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. The department cares for a diverse, high-acuity population, including critically injured trauma patients and people experiencing stroke, cardiac emergencies, behavioral health crises, pediatric illnesses, and other medical emergencies. Nurses collaborate with emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, specialty services, critical care teams, EMS partners, law enforcement, and regional transport services to provide coordinated, compassionate, trauma-informed care. The position offers opportunities to expand emergency nursing expertise through clinical education, trauma simulation, triage education, clinical ladder pathways, classroom and skills-based learning, and individualized specialty training. Clinical educators support competency validation during orientation. The role provides Emergency Department-level care up to and including Level I trauma designation and emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality, teamwork, and professional development. This is an onsite PRN position with a flexible shift schedule, listed as 0.00 hours per two-week pay period. The posted pay range is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The opening is at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. The posting also notes recruitment for multiple shifts and FTEs at other North ED facilities.

Requirements

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
Advanced CPI, TNCC/ATCN, and ENPC 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 after hire.
All BLS renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process and practicing to the top of scope.
Care for Emergency Department patients up to and including Level I trauma designation.
Use evidence-based care models, including BCEN certification standards, in emergency nursing practice.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize patient wellness and perspective while contributing to safety and quality at the point of care.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients with diverse emergency and complex medical needs.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.
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 and 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 (including Colorado FAMLI), 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.