RN Acute Care Metro Float Pool
About The Position
The RN Acute Care Metro Float Pool position provides direct patient care in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity. The nurse practices at the top of scope using the nursing process and contributes to safety and quality at the point of care. Evidence-based care models incorporate AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards. The role emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach, patient perspectives, wellness, and evidence-based practice. Nurses are expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth and to welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. This is an onsite role at UCHealth Anschutz in Aurora, with a rotating day/night schedule and 72 hours per two-week pay period.
Requirements
- 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; card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
- If the applicant has less than 3 years of experience, graduation from an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
- Use the nursing process and practice at the top of scope in direct patient care.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
- Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
- Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
- Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Benefits
- Performance bonus through a 3-Year Incentive Bonus program.
- Annual merit pay increases for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
- 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 available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
- UCHealth payment of up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees 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.
- Night Shift Incentive Program pays full-time night shift RNs $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 per year).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
