RN Acute Care Float Pool

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Float Pool position is an onsite, full-time night-shift role with the Staffing Office at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, plus float-pool and shift differentials, and depends on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for a Night Shift Incentive Program paying $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The nurse provides direct patient care in specialty acute-care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity. Care is guided by the nursing process, evidence-based practice, AMSN’s core curriculum, and applicable specialty certification standards. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered care, wellness, safety, and quality. Nurses are also expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth and to welcome learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-related programs, health and well-being resources, paid time away, insurance coverage, retirement and savings options, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

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 certification 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. 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.
Deliver evidence-based care in specialty acute-care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective while contributing to safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome new knowledge and contribute in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment and accumulated annually beginning each October.
Annual merit pay increase 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 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 (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; health savings accounts are 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.