RN Traveler - UCH - Pulmonary Inpatient

Company: UCHealth
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary: Registered Nurse -Med/Surg Pulmonary Unit - RN Traveler Contract - 13 weeks with option to extend UCHealth,Aurora CO 13Week Travel Assignment FullTime Day/Night Rotating RN Traveler Contract - 13 week contract with extension opportunities 75 mile radius rule Position Requirements: America Heart Association BLS, CORN License or Compact License Unit Description: Inpatient pulmonary unit,which serves patients on a 36-bed Med-Surg unit providing care for a range ofpatients, nationally referred with complicated pulmonary diseases to admissionsfrom the Emergency Department. Patientsinclude: Pulmonary Hypertension (subcutaneous and intravenousprostacyclin therapy) Thoracic Surgery (such as esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy,etc.) Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery (head & neckcancers that require surgical intervention, such as laryngectomies,tracheostomies and free flaps/graft sites) Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital Medicine (admits from ED & ICU with varyingdiagnosis and treatment needs) Education: Bachelors degree nursing is preferred At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of everyperson. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives ofall those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovativehealth care 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. As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working in one of the mostnaturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular wide open landscapes,incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams and, of course, the majesticRocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealth Traveler you must NOTbe a current employee, and you must reside more than 75 miles awayfrom the facility in which you will be working . Our UCHealthRN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of travel nursing. Job Duties: Plans, implements, andevaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomesand maximize available resources. Monitors, records, andcommunicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as neededacross disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer,discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needsof patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate toage, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient careto ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. This position's pay is: $38.00/hour. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. Be Extraordinary. Join UsToday Going beyond qualityrequires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectualcuriosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that theworld of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, notwhat is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of uscan find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll doeverything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career.There's no limits to your potential here. UCHealthrecognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives thatequal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to makingall employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicantshall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges ofemployment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual'srace, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mentalor physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgenderstatus, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does notdiscriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" asdefined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonableaccommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Due to Point of CareTesting duties associated with this position, upon hire, a copy of highestlevel of education (diploma, degree, or transcripts) would be required topresent to the hiring manager. If this is available to you at thistime, please attach it with your resume in one document. GD1 IND123

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