Travel RN Inpatient Psychiatric Nights in UCHealth at Fort Collins Colorado.

Job Overview and Details

Understanding the basic structure of your new role is important. This full-time nursing contract spans 13 weeks, giving you stability alongside travel benefits. Furthermore, extension options are available if you choose to stay longer with the team.

• Location: UCHealth Mountain Crest Behavioral Health, Fort Collins

• Schedule: Full Time, 72 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)

• Compensation: $50.00 per hour, plus a comprehensive travel package and stipend

• Local Contracts: Local RN traveler options are available for professionals who reside within 75 miles of the facility.

• Job ID: 395706

Minimum Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you need a specific set of skills and credentials. Please review the mandatory requirements below before submitting your application.

• An active Colorado RN license or valid eNLC privileges.

• At least one full year of relevant nursing experience.

• A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CPR for the Professional Rescuer). You must have this card in hand prior to your start date.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Working as a psychiatric nurse requires dedication and quick thinking. You will operate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Here is what your daily routine will involve:

• Provide direct mental health nursing care to complex patient populations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

• Initiate immediate corrective actions whenever a patient presents adverse symptoms.

• Respond promptly to patient care situations using established nursing standards and treatment protocols.

• Manage critical and highly stressful situations while reacting decisively and calmly.

• Precept and guide new staff members to build a proficient behavioral health team.

• Contribute to new solutions that improve safety and quality at the point of care.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

UCHealth treats employees as their greatest asset. Because of this, they offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your personal well-being and professional success. Please note that eligibility for certain programs depends on your scheduled work hours.

• Competitive Pay: Base pay rates undergo annual market reviews to ensure your compensation stays competitive.

• Health and Wellness: Enjoy full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, you get 24/7 mental health support for yourself and dependents, discounted gym memberships, and a free Care.com membership.

• Time Off and Insurance: Take advantage of limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.

• Coverage Options: Access employer-provided basic life and AD&D coverage, short and long-term disability, plus voluntary perks like pet insurance, identity theft protection, and auto insurance.

• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 403(b) plan featuring an employer match. Flexible spending accounts and health saving accounts are also available.

• Career Growth: Advance your career through LinkedIn Learning courses and internal development seminars. Employees also receive free assistance with navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.