RN Surgical PCU Nights

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Progressive Care Unit at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. This is an onsite, PRN position working nights. The nurse provides direct patient care in a technically complex Progressive Care Unit environment, practicing to the full scope of nursing and using the nursing process. Care follows evidence-based models that include AACN’s Synergy Model and applicable specialty certification standards. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and competency validation during orientation. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered care, wellness, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality. Nurses are expected to welcome learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment and model proficiency by precepting colleagues new to healthcare or UCHealth. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes compensation and performance incentives, health and well-being resources, time away from work, retirement and savings programs, and educational 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.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of ICU, OR, or PCU nursing experience as an RN, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with cards in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit using the nursing process and practicing to the top of scope.
Contribute to evidence-based care in a technically complex PCU environment, including care models informed by AACN’s Synergy Model and specialty certification standards.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Performance bonus through UCHealth’s 3-Year Incentive Bonus program.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and pay-rate 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, paid family and medical leave, 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 payment of 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.