ICU Nurse

Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Facility: Memorial Hospital Central (Aurora, CO)

Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

- Full-time (72 hours/pay period)

- Nights

- Associates degree in nursing is required

$10,000 sign-on bonus for those who qualify

At UCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Summary:

Provides direct patient care in an intensive care setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors the patient to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Job Duties:

Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomology.

Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.

Provides critical care nursing to a complex high acuity patient population in a technically complex environment.

Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years of experience

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

6 months of ICU or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.

BLS

ACLS

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in nursing

CCRN

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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The pay range for this position is: $33.08 - $51.27 / hour. In addition to base pay and night shift differential, full time night shift RNs are eligible to participate in UCHealth's night shift incentive pay program upon completion of orientation. Base pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

Full medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching

Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

5 year incentive bonus

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need. Associated topics: care, coronary, hospice, intensive, maternal, psychatric, surgery, surgical, transitional, unit

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