RN South Region Critical Care Float Pool

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN South Region Critical Care Float Pool position is an onsite, full-time registered nursing role at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. The role is in the South Region Critical Care Float Pool and is scheduled for 0.900 FTE, or 72 hours per two-week pay period, on night shifts. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, plus a float pool differential; pay depends on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for a Night Shift Incentive Program paying $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The nurse provides direct patient care at the top of scope using the nursing process in ICU or PCU settings, which involve technically complex care. Evidence-based care models incorporate AACN’s Synergy Model and specialty certification standards. UCHealth emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered and evidence-based practice, wellness, safety, quality, learning, and professional development. Nurses are expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and to welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes compensation and recognition programs, health and well-being offerings, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings options, and education and career-growth resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours. The position is open for at least three days and remains open until a top applicant is identified.

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, or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Deliver ICU- or PCU-level care in a technically complex environment.
Work collaboratively 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.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually) for full-time night-shift RNs.
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 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, 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 when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specified 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.