RN Acute Care Spine Unit

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Acute Care Spine Unit at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. This is an onsite, full-time role on the day shift, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience. The nurse provides direct patient care in a specialty acute care (Med-Surg) unit with moderate to high patient acuity, using the nursing process and evidence-based care. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient perspectives, wellness, safety, and quality. Nurses are supported by clinical educators who guide individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation. The position also involves welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment and modeling proficiency by precepting people who are new to healthcare or UCHealth. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes performance recognition and pay programs, health and well-being benefits, paid time away, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours. The position will remain open for at least three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities when doing so does not impose undue hardship.

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 RN nursing 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice to the top of scope.
Deliver specialty acute care (Med-Surg) to patients with moderate to high acuity using evidence-based care models.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, patient perspectives, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually each October and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance and the established evaluation process.
Annual market reviews of positions 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) plan with employer matching contribution.
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.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.