RN Surgical PCU

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Surgical PCU provides direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a technically complex environment. The role uses the nursing process and evidence-based care models, including AACN’s Synergy Model and applicable specialty certification standards. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation. UCHealth describes its nursing practice as multidisciplinary, wellness-focused, patient-centered, and evidence-based. Nurses are expected to contribute to safety and quality at the point of care, welcome learning in a fast-paced and innovative clinical environment, and model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. This is an onsite, part-time position at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, scheduled for 48 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Six months of ICU, OR, or PCU nursing experience, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with cards in hand before the start date; cards must remain valid for 60 days after 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 evidence-based practice.
Contribute to patient safety and quality at the point of care.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective in care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Complete individualized specialty education and competency validation as supported by clinical educators.

Benefits

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, 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.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, potentially covering up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; 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.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the stated program terms.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards, according to UCHealth's evaluation process.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to maintain market competitiveness.