RN Surgical PCU Fellowship

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Surgical PCU Fellowship is an onsite, full-time registered nursing position in the Surgical Progressive Care Unit at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. The role provides direct patient care in a technically complex Progressive Care Unit environment, using the nursing process and evidence-based care models that include AACN’s Synergy Model and applicable specialty certification standards. For experienced nurses new to critical care, the Progressive Care Fellowship offers a four-phased orientation based on AACN’s ECCO® (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation) resources. The program includes simulation-based learning, blocked learning in a multi-system approach, an electronic orientation tracker, and knowledge verification at each orientation stage. It is designed around novice-to-expert theory and adult learning styles to support critical care competency. Clinical Educators provide individualized specialty education and training, with competency validation throughout clinical orientation. The position emphasizes top-of-scope direct patient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, wellness, patient perspective, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality. Nurses are also expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and to welcome learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shift. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. This position does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

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.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days after hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit using the nursing process and top-of-scope practice.
Use evidence-based care models, including AACN’s Synergy Model and applicable specialty certification standards.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in the four-phased Progressive Care Fellowship orientation and complete its learning and knowledge-verification activities.
Engage with Clinical Educators for individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment, subject to the described program terms.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance and UCHealth's 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; 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.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; 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.