RN Traveler - UCH - Admissions Transition Unit

Facility: UCHealth, Aurora, CO
Department: UCHlth Resource Office (00508567)
- Full-time - 12 - 7a-7p and 7p-7a
- Rotating shifts
- Bachelors degree nursing is required

RN Traveler contract - 13 weeks with option to extend

75 mile radius rule

· Resource Office- Admissions Transition Unit

· Full-time

· 72 hours/pay period (bi-weekly)

· Shift- D/N Rotation

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred

AtUCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on theindividuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve theextraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as ateam deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for ourpatients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give peoplethe freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than ajob- It's a passion.

Summary-- Travel RN – Medicine Health ServicesUnit (MHSU) – University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process inaccordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with thepolicies, values, and mission of the organization.

14 bay overflow surge unit caring for a widespread of diagnoses – Chemotherapy admissions to GI procedure observation, to medicine and post-surgical. These patients ideally only remain on this unit for 1 overnight and will then either discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit. This space typically opens on Monday mid-morning and closes Saturday evening depending on overall hospital capacity.

Travel RN - Admission Transition Unit

2 years' inpatient acute experience preferred.
D/N shifts rotating.
BLS
CO RN Single State license or multi-state privileges

As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living andworking in one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country.Spectacular wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streamsand, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a currentemployee, and you must live more than 75 miles away from the facility in whichyou will be working.

Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards andbenefits of travel nursing.

JobDuties

· Plans,implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment tooptimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

· Monitors,records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

· Collaboratesas needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patienttransfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

· Evaluateslearning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family educationappropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

· Effectivelydelegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses andnew hires.

Skillsand Abilities:

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must beable to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. FollowsStandard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.