RN Acute Care Surgical Specialties

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Surgical Specialties position provides direct nursing care on a specialty acute care (medical-surgical) unit serving patients with moderate to high acuity. The nurse uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice, works with a multidisciplinary team, and prioritizes patient perspective, wellness, safety, and quality at the point of care. Specialty education and training are supported by clinical educators during orientation, with competency validation tailored to the employee. The role also includes modeling proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth and welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on the Surgical Specialties Unit. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on the night shift. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for the Night Shift Incentive Program, which pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually).

Requirements

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of RN nursing experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be held before the start date and remain valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
Any relevant life support certification determined at the position level.

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 evidence-based care models for specialty acute care patients with moderate to high acuity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize patient perspective, wellness, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education and training and competency validation during clinical orientation.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Night Shift Incentive Program for full-time night-shift RNs: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually).
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the employee’s third year, recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increase based on work performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
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) retirement 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 eligible programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth 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.