RN Fellowship ICU Rotating

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for an ICU Fellowship at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. This onsite role provides direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit, a technically complex environment. The fellowship is designed for experienced nurses who are new to critical care and includes a four-phased orientation based on AACN’s ECCO® (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) resources. The program incorporates simulation-based learning, blocked learning in a multi-system approach, an electronic orientation tracker, and knowledge verification at each orientation stage. It uses novice-to-expert theory and adult learning styles to support critical care competency. ICU care incorporates AACN’s Synergy Model and specialty certification standards within evidence-based care models. Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation throughout clinical orientation. The position is full time, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period, with day and night rotation. The hourly pay range is $35.29–$54.71, depending on relevant experience. The role requires an accredited or state board-approved nursing program graduation for applicants with fewer than three years of experience, an active state RN license, at least six months of RN experience, and qualifying BLS certification. UCHealth describes its nursing approach as practicing to the top of scope in direct patient care, using the nursing process, working with a multidisciplinary team, prioritizing wellness and the patient perspective, applying evidence-based practice, supporting new colleagues through precepting, welcoming learning in a fast-paced clinical environment, and contributing to safety and quality at the point of care.

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).
At least six months of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit using the nursing process and practicing to the top of scope.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in the ICU Fellowship’s phased orientation, learning activities, and competency verification.
Engage with Clinical Educators for individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment after annual accumulation.
Annual merit pay increases based on 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; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.