Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesQualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!* If you live greater than 50 miles from this facility, you may be eligible for relocation assistance up to $10,000.*To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter for more details about our bonuses.
ICU Unit Description: The Medical Intensive Care Unit at Longmont United Hospital is a Medical/Surgical ICU department with 16 beds. We see a variety of trauma patients (GI bleeds, post MI patients requiring support devices or medication) and anyone in need of critical care, we also provide house telemetry overflow as needed. Our department's mission is to foster evidenced-based knowledge and education advancement, delivering the best care to our patients and their families
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Job RequirementsIn addition to bringing HumanKindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements- One year of RN experience preferred
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact. Colorado Only: RNs working in Colorado under a multi-state license must obtain their CO RN license within 30 days of establishing residency, i.e., drivers license, register to vote, etc. Compact to Compact. Upon issuance of a new multi-state license, the former license is inactivated. For more information visit Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll WorkAt Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.
Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you'll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.
