Charge RN

The Job

This is a Charge RN position in the Surgery department at UCHealth. You'll work full time, 72.00 hours per pay period (that's two weeks), on day shifts. The pay range is $40.86 to $63.33 per hour, and what you actually get depends on your relevant experience. This role is onsite only ; no hybrid or remote options.

What You'll Do

You're there to provide top of scope direct patient care, working within the nursing process. The team approach matters here; you'll collaborate across multiple disciplines to hit exceptional outcomes. You'll prioritize wellness, keep the patient's perspective front and center, and lean on evidence based practice.

You'll model proficiency by precepting people who are new to healthcare or new to UCHealth. You'll welcome new knowledge, even in a clinical environment that moves fast and constantly innovates. And you'll contribute to keeping safety and quality solid at the point of care.

In the perioperative setting, your direct care can cover Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), or Operating Room levels of care. The evidence based care models here include AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards. Clinical Educators will support and guide you through individualized specialty education and training, with competency validation happening throughout your clinical orientation.

What You Need

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program ; you must hold this within three years of taking the Charge RN position.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, with the card in hand before your start date. Your BLS or CPR card must be good through at least sixty days after you're hired.

Benefits and Perks

UCHealth has a comprehensive total rewards program. Here's what's in it:

• A 3 Year Incentive Bonus that recognizes your contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates each October and pays out in October of your third year.
• An Annual Merit Pay Increase that accounts for work performance, increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
• Annual market reviews for all positions to keep base pay aligned with market standards. Base rates get adjusted as needed to stay competitive.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well being support for you and your dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• A free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, a 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 (including Colorado FAMLI), and other leaves of absence.
• Employer provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy up options.
• Employer provided short term and long term disability, with a buy up option.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions. An additional 457(b) plan may also be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care. A health savings account is available when you enroll in a high deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs. UCHealth may pay up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year pre paid by UCHealth, or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of virtual courses and seminars, plus internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs depends on your scheduled work hours.

How to Apply

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth welcomes talent and recognizes the value of diverse perspectives.