RN Traveler - HRH - ICU

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

RN Traveler - Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch, CO - ICU Full-time 72 hours/payperiod (bi-weekly) Shift-RotatingBachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.75 mile radius ruleRN Traveler contract - 13 week contract with extension options At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWebelieve in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person.In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all thosewe serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative healthcare system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the bestpossible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true humanconnection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career atUCHealth is more than a job- It's a passion. With views of the Denver city skyline to the north and themajestic Rocky Mountains to the west, Highlands Ranch provides the bestof both worlds. It's not surprising that it made Time Money's list of top 6places to live in 2016 - this quaint town sits just 12 miles outside thebustling Denver metro area, yet offers over 70 miles of trails, 20 parks, and 2golf courses. Community events like Kid Fest, ice cream socials, open-airartist meet and greets, and the Summer's Sunset Concert can engage the wholefamily. Spend an evening watching the sun set behind Chatfield Reservoir,strolling the botanic gardens, or socializing at one of Highlands Ranch's veryown breweries. Its 2,500 acres of preserved open space means that HighlandsRanch will always remain a picturesque retreat tucked away on the outskirts ofColorado's biggest city.Summary - Travel RN ICU Highlands Ranch Hospital, Longmont, CO18 bed ICU serving a variety of patient populations to include Medicine, Postop Surgical, Head and Neck, Neuro and Neurosurgery, Cardiac, Oncology, Plastics, and many more. Intensivist coverage 24/7. Travel RN - ICURotating shiftsICU RN with at least 2 years of ICU experience in acute care setting ACLS, BLSBachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living andworking in one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country.Spectacular wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streamsand, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as aUCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a current employee, and you must live morethan 70 miles away from the facility in which you will be working. Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards andbenefits of travel nursing.Job Duties Plans,implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment tooptimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors,records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaboratesas needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patienttransfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluateslearning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family educationappropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectivelydelegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses andnew hires.Skills and Abilities: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. FollowsStandard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program if less than three (3) years' experience.
• 6 months nursing experience (in an acute setting)
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and any relevant unit specific certification requirement.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Preferred Qualifications Bachelor'sDegree in Nursing Experiencein a teaching/academic hospital Two yearstraveling experience Due to Point of Care Testing duties associatedwith this position, upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma,degree, or transcripts) would be required to present to the hiringmanager. If this is available to you at this time, please attach itwith your resume in one document.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance oftalent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking forindividuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changingand are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We supportcreativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinaryqualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power tomake sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to yourpotential here.Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents andperspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer ourinstitution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on validrequirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in anyterms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminatedagainst because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexualorientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information orveteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any"qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americanswith Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do notimpose an undue hardship on the organization.#GD1IND123 Associated topics: bsn, care, care unit, hospice, intensive care, neonatal, nurse, registered nurse, staff nurse, surgical

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