RN Acute Care High Acuity Med Cardiac

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care role is in the High Acuity Med Cardiac department at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite position with night shifts and a PRN schedule of 0.00 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

The nurse provides direct patient care in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity, practicing at the top of scope and using the nursing process. Evidence-based care models include the American Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) core curriculum and applicable specialty certification standards. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered wellness, safety, quality, and continued learning in a fast-paced clinical environment. Nurses also model proficiency by precepting people who are new to healthcare or UCHealth.

UCHealth’s Night Shift Incentive Program pays eligible full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The posting also describes a comprehensive total rewards program, including recognition and performance programs, health and well-being coverage and resources, time away from work, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth opportunities. 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 three years of experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Six months of nursing (RN) experience.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within one year of hire.
• BLS 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 in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units serving patients with moderate to high acuity.
• Use the nursing process and provide care at the top of scope.
• Apply evidence-based care models, including the AMSN core curriculum and applicable specialty certification standards.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
• Promote safety and quality at the point of care.
• Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus recognizing employee contributions; it accumulates annually each October and is paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Annual merit pay increase based on performance documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process, with consideration for increased 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.
• An additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts are available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees.
• Other qualifying education programs may be prepaid up to $10,000 per year or eligible for 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.
• Night Shift Incentive Program: eligible full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs receive $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed