Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

UCHealth is seeking a Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple critical care units. In this role, you'll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for diverse, high-acuity patients, floating where needed most. You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, advocate for patients and families, and ensure safe, evidence-based practice. UCHealth offers an innovative, inclusive culture, competitive benefits, ongoing training, and strong opportunities for professional growth within our Healthcare & Medical Services department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-acuity nursing care to patients in multiple critical care units as part of the float pool
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care
• Administer and titrate IV medications, manage ventilators, and monitor hemodynamics
• Respond to rapid response and code situations, following ACLS protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EHREducate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions
• Adhere to UCHealth and regulatory policies, ensuring patient safety and quality standards
• Participate in ongoing training, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Critical care nursing
• Patient assessment and triage
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilator management
• Medication administration (IV, titration)
• EKG interpretation
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• Central line and arterial line care
• Rapid response and code management
• Infection prevention and control