RN Acute Care Med Surg Nights

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Med Surg provides direct patient care on an acute care medical-surgical unit serving patients with moderate to high acuity. The role practices to the full scope of nursing, uses the nursing process and evidence-based care, and works with a multidisciplinary team to support exceptional patient outcomes. The nurse prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and models proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth. The position is onsite at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the MHC 6 East Med Surg Unit. It is full time at 72 hours per two-week pay period, with a night shift schedule.

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.
Active state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least six months of nursing (RN) experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. BLS must be issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Any relevant life support certification required at the position level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on an acute care medical-surgical unit serving patients with moderate to high acuity.
Use the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specialty acute care standards in patient care.
Work 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 new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Quarterly Night Shift Incentive Program payment of $1,600 for full-time night shift RNs and LPNs ($6,400 per year).
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on contributions to organizational goals and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on documented work performance.
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 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, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up coverage options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up coverage option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care; health savings accounts are available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.