Charge Nurse Med Surg ICU Nights

Location

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO

Medical Surgical ICU

Full Time, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Nights

$40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay depends on relevant experience.

This is an onsite role with no hybrid or remote option.

Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.

• Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed; floats between staff to assist with problem‑solving and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care, including formal evaluation, and identifies issues that affect patient outcomes; responds to complaints and manages through established channels.
• Performs role‑specific duties such as entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers; ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies.
• Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and works with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment, taking appropriate action.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
• Required
  
  Licensure/Certification :
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • PALS Certification.
• Minimum Experience:
  • 1 year of nursing experience.

• 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 (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage (buy‑up coverage options).
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage options.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Optional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; health savings account when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of 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 unless it would impose an undue hardship on the organization.