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’re 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)

Day and Night Rotation

$35.29 - $54.71 / hour (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 of 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 good 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 and 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. Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents. 403(b) with employer matching contributions. Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. Employer‑paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage options. Wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.

Education benefits include tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for qualifying degrees. Eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and 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.