Travel RN Cardio Thoracic ICU

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a travel registered nurse for its Cardio Thoracic ICU at UCHealth Anschutz in Aurora. The position offers 13-week assignments and local RN traveler contract options for candidates who live within 75 miles. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period, with a day/night rotation or nights, and compensation is $50 per hour plus a travel package or stipend. The nurse provides direct patient care at the appropriate scope using the nursing process in a technically complex critical-care environment. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centered and evidence-based care, wellness, and safety and quality at the point of care. Nurses are also expected to model proficiency by precepting newcomers and to engage with new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. UCHealth describes a total rewards program that includes health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance coverage, retirement and savings options, and education and career development resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Current Colorado RN license or eNLC privileges.
At least 1 year of experience.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or CPR for the Professional Rescuer; card must be in hand before the start date.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the appropriate scope.
Deliver critical care in a technically complex ICU or PCU-level environment.
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 or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

$50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend.
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.
Limited time off (LTO), 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.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
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.