Registered Nurse

Description Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department Exceptional Emergency Care. Regional Impact. A Team That Cares. Medical Center of the Rockies is home to Northern Colorado's only Level I Trauma Center, serving patients across Northern Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. Our Emergency Department is a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where highly skilled teams come together to provide exceptional care to patients with a wide range of emergency and complex medical needs. From the critically injured trauma patient to the patient experiencing a stroke, cardiac emergency, behavioral health crisis, pediatric illness, or everyday medical emergency, our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, trauma-informed care to every patient who walks through our doors. A Regional Destination for Emergency and Trauma Care As the region's highest-level trauma center, the MCR Emergency Department cares for some of the most critically ill and injured patients across a large geographic area. Our team works closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, specialty services, critical care teams, EMS partners, law enforcement, and regional transport services to provide coordinated care when patients need it most. Our emergency care capabilities are supported by 24/7 access to emergency and trauma expertise, specialty services, critical care transport, Lifeline helicopter support, and strong EMS partnerships. For emergency nurses, this means an opportunity to develop and continually expand advanced clinical skills while caring for a remarkably diverse and high-acuity patient population. Growing to Meet the Needs of Our Community Medical Center of the Rockies continues to grow alongside the communities we serve. A recent major Emergency Department expansion added 22 beds, bringing the department to a total of 42 ED rooms and increasing our ability to care for the growing number of patients who rely on MCR for emergency services. Our growth is more than adding space. It reflects our commitment to expanding access, improving patient care, and preparing for the future needs of our region. A Commitment to Nursing Excellence MCR is part of a Magnet-designated hospital and growing UCHealth campus, with a strong commitment to nursing excellence, quality, education, professional development, and patient outcomes. We believe excellent emergency care starts with excellent people. Our department supports nurses at every stage of their careers and provides opportunities to build knowledge, confidence, and clinical expertise in a Level I Trauma Center environment. Professional development opportunities include:

• Trauma simulation and high-acuity clinical education
• ESI refreshers and triage education
• Pediatric and geriatric-focused education
• Clinical ladder pathways
• Classroom and skills-based learning
• Opportunities to develop advanced emergency nursing expertise
• Peer support resources tailored to first responders and emergency care professionals

A Culture of Teamwork and Resilience Emergency nursing requires clinical expertise, adaptability, resilience, and a strong sense of teamwork. At MCR, we recognize that caring for our community begins with caring for one another. Our Emergency Department is supported by strong partnerships across EMS, law enforcement, emergency medicine, trauma, specialty services, and the broader healthcare team. We are committed to creating a culture where people can learn from one another, continually improve, and support each other through the challenges and rewards of emergency care. Most importantly, we believe how we care for patients matters just as much as the care we provide. Our commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed care means recognizing that every patient arrives with a unique story, and every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are looking for an Emergency Department where you can grow your expertise, work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team, and make a meaningful difference for patients across an entire region, Medical Center of the Rockies is the place to be. Join the MCR Emergency Department and help us continue to advance emergency and trauma care while providing exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors. We Invite dedicated healthcare professions to become a part of our dynamic team at the newly expanded Medical Center of the Rockies Emergency Department. This is your opportunity to join Loveland's only Level 1 Trauma Center at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative culture empower you to make a meaningful impact every day - come shape the future of emergency care with us. We are also recruiting for multiple shifts, and multiple FTEs, at our other North ED facilities (Poudre Valley Hospital, Greeley, Harmony Road, and West Greeley (FRED). Location: Medical Center of the Rockies (Loveland), Poudre Valley Hospital (Fort Collins), Harmony (Fort Collins), West Greeley FRED (Greeley) Department: MCR ER Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Nights 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 Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs. Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire. Advanced CPI, TNCC/ATCN, and ENPC within 1 year of hire.
• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
• Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
• PALS Certification
• Trauma Nurse Core Course
• BLS - 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.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• 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

Emergency Department:

• Direct care includes Emergency Department level of care up to and including level 1 trauma designation
• BCEN's certification standards are included in evidence based care models

Employees are our number one asset. 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 our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

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.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage 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 account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. 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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org) AF123