RN Acute Care Cardiology Medicine

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department: Cardiology Medicine Unit

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

Shift: Flex

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience

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

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years of experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 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.

About the Role

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following ways:

• 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.

Acute Care

• Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity.
• AMSN 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.

Employee Benefits

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well‑being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds documented standards.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.

Health and Well‑being

• 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 Care.com 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.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up option.

Retirement and Savings

• 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 accounts available when enrolled in high‑deductible medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• UCHealth provides 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 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.