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, using the nursing process and practicing to the top of scope. The role applies evidence-based care models that include AACN’s Synergy Model and specialty certification standards. Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education and training, including competency validation throughout clinical orientation. The nurse works within a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes, prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and welcomes learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. The role also models proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. This is an onsite, full-time position in the MCR Surgical Progressive Care department at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period, with a flex shift. Pay 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 PCU nursing experience as an RN, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with cards in hand before the start date; cards must remain 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 practicing to the top of scope.
Use evidence-based PCU 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 new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on organizational and employee contribution factors.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews 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, 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.
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 courses and seminars, plus internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.