RN Acute Care Hospital Float Pool

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Hospital Float Pool position is an onsite role at UCHealth Anschutz in Aurora, within the Resource Pool - Acute Care Float Pool. The schedule is full-time, 72 hours per two-week pay period, with day/night rotation or night shifts. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, plus float-pool and shift differentials; pay depends on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs may qualify for a Night Shift Incentive Program paying $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The role provides direct nursing care in specialty acute care (medical-surgical) units with moderate to high patient acuity. Nurses practice to the top of their scope using the nursing process, evidence-based care, and a multidisciplinary team approach. The position supports patient wellness, safety, quality, and exceptional outcomes, and includes opportunities to precept new healthcare and UCHealth staff in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Unit care models incorporate AMSN core curriculum and applicable specialty certification standards. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes performance incentives and merit reviews; medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health and well-being resources; paid time off and paid family and medical leave; life and disability coverage; retirement and savings plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and education and career development 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 having less than three years of experience.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least six months of RN experience.
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 after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in specialty acute care (medical-surgical) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
Practice to the top of nursing scope using the nursing process and evidence-based care.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Performance-based annual merit pay increases.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
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, 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care, and health savings accounts for eligible employees enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Education and career growth programs, including 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.
Night Shift Incentive Program for full-time night-shift RNs: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually).