RN Medical Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO.

Department: Med Surg Progressive Care.

Work Schedule: Full Time, 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Day and Night Rotation.

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. This is an onsite role; no hybrid or remote option is available.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing experience (RN) or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• A CL (CPR) 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 remain valid for at least sixty days after hire.

Responsibilities:

Provide top‑scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Value a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes. Prioritize wellness, patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice. Model proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. Welcome new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment. Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Progressive Care Unit Focus: Direct care in a technically complex environment. Utilize AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards within evidence‑based care models for the PCU. Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Recognition:
  Performance bonus – 3‑Year Incentive Bonus paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase based on performance evaluations.
• Market reviews:
  Annual pay reviews to stay competitive.
• Health and well‑being:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships; free  membership; voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, 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.
• Life and disability coverage:
  Employer‑provided basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (with buy‑up options), short‑term disability, and long‑term disability (with buy‑up option).
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching; possible 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available under high‑deductible medical plan.
• Education and career growth:
  Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for certain educational degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth for other programs; up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement;
  Linked In Learning access; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equality, diversity, and inclusion 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 because 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 when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.