RN Surgical PCU

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Surgical PCU provides direct nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within 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 and training, including competency validation throughout clinical orientation. The nurse works within a multidisciplinary team, prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, and contributes to safety and quality at the point of care. The role also models proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and welcomes continued learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. This is an onsite, full-time position at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, on the Surgical Progressive Care department’s day schedule. The listed pay range is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent 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 as an RN, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with cards in hand before the start date and 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 nursing 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, and evidence-based practice.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Participate in individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually each October and paid in October during the third year of employment.
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; health savings account when enrolled 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.