RN Traveler - MCR - Trauma Surgical Med Surg
Company: UCHealth
Location: Loveland
Posted on: July 16, 2021
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Job Description:
At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe 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 those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative
health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to
provide the best possible experience for our patients and their
families. We foster a true human connection and give people the
freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more
than a job- It's a passion.
RN Traveler - Trauma Surgical - Medical Center of the Rockies,
Loveland, COProvides direct patient care using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.
Trauma Surgical is a 24 bed adult intermediate level care unit. The
patient population consists of general surgical and trauma patient.
The trauma patients may have limited injury or complex injuries
requiring orthopedic and neurological intervention. Our average
length of stay is 3-7 days. We care for patients with complex
wounds and use a variety of modalities for postoperative pain
management including Lidocaine and ketamine drips, epidural pumps,
and spinal blocks. We enjoy great teamwork and provide excellent
quality care utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
The nurse:patient ratio is 4:1 on day shift and 5:1 on night shift.
We We enjoy great teamwork with providers, Advanced Care Partners,
and supportive multidisciplinary staff that facilitate quality
patient outcomes and patient safety.
Days Weekend and holiday requirements
2 years Med Surg RN experience
BLS - required
CO RN License - or- multi-state RN privileges
Days shiftsminimum 2 years medical/surgical nursing
experience. Preferred experience with general surgery and trauma
patient populations.
As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working in one
of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular
wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams
and, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a
UCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a current employee, and you must
live more than 75 miles away from the facility in which you will be
working.
Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of
travel nursing.
Job Duties/Skills and Abilities
Duties: Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based
on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available
resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient
care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and
spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides
patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,
and circumstances.
Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May
precept student nurses and new hires.
Skills and Abilities:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate
action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective
equipment as required.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - BSN
• Experience in a teaching/academic hospital
• Two (2) years RN experience
Due to Point of Care Testing duties associated with this position,
upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma, degree,
or transcripts) would be required to present to the hiring manager.
If this is available to you at this time, please attach it with
your resume in one document.
This position's pay is $38/hr + travel stipend/package.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and
appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal
employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an
affirmative action/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, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. 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 they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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