Travel RN Virtual ICU
About The Position
The Travel RN Virtual ICU position is an onsite role with UCHealth’s Virtual ICU in Aurora, Colorado. The nurse provides direct patient care at the top of scope using the nursing process and works with hospital-based care teams in acute and critical care settings. Virtual ICU nursing includes using data analytics and direct patient monitoring to identify and interpret trends, including changes in patient condition. The team monitors care standards and rapid response interventions, including sepsis alerts and telemedicine, in partnership with hospital care teams. UCHealth describes a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach centered on patient perspectives, wellness, safety, and quality. The role also involves modeling proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth and welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. This is a 13-week contract scheduled for 36 hours per week, with night or rotating day/night shifts. Pay is $50.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend.
Requirements
- 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, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days after hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practicing at the top of scope.
- Use data analytics and direct patient monitoring to identify and interpret patient trends, including changes in condition.
- Collaborate with hospital-based care teams in acute and critical care settings.
- Monitor care standards and rapid response interventions, including sepsis alerts and telemedicine, in partnership with hospital care teams.
- Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
- Support a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach that prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective.
- Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Benefits
- $50.00 per hour plus a travel package or 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 coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up coverage option.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts are available to employees enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
