Emergency Department RN

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN works in the Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department, a Level I Trauma Center serving Northern Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. The department provides emergency and trauma care to patients with a broad range of needs, including traumatic injuries, strokes, cardiac emergencies, behavioral health crises, pediatric illnesses, and other medical emergencies. Nurses work in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting with a multidisciplinary team and regional partners to deliver coordinated, compassionate, trauma-informed care. The department has 42 emergency rooms following a 22-bed expansion and is part of a Magnet-designated hospital and growing UCHealth campus. The role includes direct patient care at the Emergency Department level, up to and including Level I trauma care. UCHealth supports specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation, with opportunities for professional development in trauma simulation, triage, pediatric and geriatric care, and advanced emergency nursing. This is an onsite position in Loveland, Colorado; the posting also notes recruiting for multiple shifts and FTEs at other North ED facilities. The listed schedule is full-time, with an evening shift. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The posted schedule lists 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
Advanced CPI, TNCC/ATCN, and ENPC within 1 year of hire.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department, up to and including Level I trauma care.
Use the nursing process to provide care at the top of scope of practice.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Welcome new knowledge and adapt in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients with diverse emergency and complex medical needs.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, accumulated annually each October and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay rates.
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 (PTO), 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.
UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.