RN Acute Care Medical Unit

UCHealth•Longmont, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Medical Unit role is an onsite, full-time night-shift position at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado. The nurse provides direct care in an acute care medical-surgical unit serving patients with moderate to high acuity. Practice uses the nursing process, evidence-based care models, specialty standards, and a multidisciplinary team approach to support patient safety and exceptional outcomes. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation. Nurses are expected to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment and may precept people new to healthcare or UCHealth. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period. The hourly pay range is $35.29–$54.71, dependent on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for a $1,600 quarterly night-shift incentive, or $6,400 annually. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being resources, time away from work, retirement and savings programs, and education and career-growth support. 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).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required at the position level.
At least 6 months of RN nursing experience.
NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire.
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 after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Use a multidisciplinary team approach 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.
Provide specialty acute care to medical-surgical patients with moderate to high acuity.

Benefits

$1,600 quarterly night-shift incentive for full-time night-shift RNs.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews with 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) 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.
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.