RN Cardiothoracic ICU

Job Information

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, Aurora, CO, USA.

Department: CT ICU.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Shift: Day and Night Rotation.

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Onsite role; no hybrid or remote option.

Employees are our number one asset.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of ICU nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS – BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Card in hand before start date; BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting new staff to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

• Direct care in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a technically complex environment.
• Utilizes AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards as part of evidence based care models for the ICU.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's evaluation process.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an 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 because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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.