RN Acute Care Float Pool

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Float Pool position is an onsite, full-time role at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. The role provides direct nursing care across specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity, using the nursing process and evidence-based care models. Specialty education and training are supported by clinical educators during clinical orientation. At UCHealth, nurses practice at the top of their scope, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prioritize wellness and the patient perspective, and contribute to safety and quality at the point of care. The position also calls for welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment and modeling proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth. The posted pay range is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Use evidence-based care models for specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Participate in individualized specialty education and training for competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
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 accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, 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; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other qualifying programs may receive 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.