RN Short Stay

Description

1+ years of recent registered nurse cardiac step down or invasive cardiac pre/post RN experience strongly preferred. This position will be based out of Memorial North, but will float between Memorial North, and Memorial Central. Rotating weekend call included with regular Monday-Friday 72 hour work week. Call is required for this position

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs

Department: MHN Cardiovascular Short Stay

Work Schedule:

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.91-$60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Provides direct patient care 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.

Performs and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.

Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment. Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.

Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS within 6 months.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in 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 established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• 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 coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage 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…