RN Medical Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt 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)

Position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option.

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 nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification – BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR card must be valid for at least 60 days after hire.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides top‑scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting new team members.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Progressive Care Focus

• Direct care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a technically complex environment.
• Application of AACN's Synergy Model and specialty certification standards as part of evidence‑based care models.
• Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education and training for competency validation.

Benefits

Recognition

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus payable on October of the third year.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance exceeding standards.
• Annual market reviews to align base pay with market standards.

Health and Well‑Being

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits – accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft, pet, auto/home insurance, employee discounts.
• Paid time off, family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death/dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up coverage.

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Potential 457(b) plan availability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account when enrolled in high‑deductible plan.

Education and Career Growth

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that diversity can offer. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are 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 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 provide reasonable accommodations when they do not impose undue hardship.