RN Acute Care Transplant​/Thoracic

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:

CO:

Aurora

Highly specialized in the care of all solid organ transplants (kidney, liver, pancreas, heart/lung), thoracic surgery, and hepatology. We are pioneers in liver transplantation. We have extensive experience with living donor liver transplants and are the only academic medical center with a dedicated Transplant specialty unit in the Rocky Mountain region.

Full Time, 0.9 FTE, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Weekend Days.

$35.29 - $54.71 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 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.
• BLS or CPR card must be valid 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, a patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new 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 includes specialty Acute Care (Med‑Surg) units of moderate to high patient acuity. AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence‑based care models for each unit. Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage options.
• Wellness benefits: flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Education benefits: eligibility for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre‑paid each calendar year.

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The employer provides assistance in navigating the PSLF program to submit federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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

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 be discriminated against 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.