RN Acute Care Medical

Description

Position Summary:

This Nurse position is full‑time, located at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO, within the Medical Acute Care Unit. Rotational day and night shifts are required with an hourly pay range of $35.29–$54.71, depending on experience.

UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora - CO

Medical Acute Care Unit

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

Day and Night Rotation

$35.29 - $54.71 per hour. Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) for full‑time night shift RNs and LPNs.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years’ experience. Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date; card must be valid for at least sixty days after hire.

• Provides top‑of‑scope practice in direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice.
• Models proficiency by precepting newcomers to healthcare and to UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Provides direct care in specialty Acute Care (Med‑Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
• Incorporates AMSN’s core curriculum and specialty certification standards within evidence‑based care models for each unit.

Recognition

• Performance Bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus that accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for meeting or exceeding performance standards.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure pay aligns with market standards.

Health and Well‑Being

• 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: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• 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.

Retirement and Savings

• 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 accounts available when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on scheduled work hours.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose undue hardship on the organization.

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