Emergency Department RN

Description

Exceptional Care. Nursing Excellence. A Team That Cares.

The Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Department serves patients experiencing a wide range of urgent and complex medical needs. From stroke and cardiac emergencies to behavioral health crises, pediatric illnesses, injuries, and everyday emergencies, our highly skilled team provides compassionate, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Collaborative Emergency Care

Our nurses work closely with emergency physicians, specialty services, EMS partners, and the broader healthcare team to provide safe, coordinated care. This collaborative environment gives emergency nurses the opportunity to strengthen their clinical judgment, build confidence, and care for a diverse patient population.

A Commitment to Nursing Excellence

As part of a Magnet-designated hospital, PVH is committed to nursing excellence, quality, education, professional development, and positive patient outcomes. We support nurses throughout their careers with opportunities such as:

• High-acuity simulation and clinical education
• Triage and ESI training
• Pediatric and geriatric-focused education
• Classroom and skills-based learning
• Clinical ladder and career-development pathways
• Peer support resources for emergency care professionals

A Culture of Teamwork and Compassion

Emergency nursing requires clinical expertise, adaptability, resilience, and teamwork. At PVH, we recognize that caring for our community begins with caring for one another. Team members learn together, support each other, and continually look for ways to improve the care we provide.

We are also committed to compassionate, trauma-informed care. Every patient arrives with a unique story, and every interaction is an opportunity to provide reassurance, dignity, and meaningful support.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are looking for an Emergency Department where you can grow your expertise, work alongside a dedicated team, and make a meaningful difference in the community, Poudre Valley Hospital is the place to be.

Join the PVH Emergency Department and help us provide exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: PVH 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 one 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.

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