• Job Description

  Req#: 11416

  Registered Nurse - ICU
  Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
  
  $44.08 - $62.12 an hour - Full-Time Nights, 36 hours per week
  *Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
  
  Boulder Community Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients. This role involves assessing patient conditions, implementing targeted nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. The ICU RN is also responsible for maintaining clinical competency, demonstrating professional accountability, and actively contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
  
  Benefits:
  •Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
  •Dental and Vision insurance
  •BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
  •Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
  •Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  •Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
  •Paid Time Off
  •Education assistance program
  •Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
  •Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
  •Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
  
  Qualifications
  •Colorado RN license in good standing
  •BLS required by end of conditional period.
  •ACLS certification required before conditional period ends. Suspension will occur if certification lapses.
  •NIHSS certification required within 6 months of hire.
  •Minimum of one year of prior ICU experience required
  
  Responsibilities
  •Provides comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care to critically ill or injured patients aged 13 through adulthood, while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and developmental awareness. In emergency situations, initiates care for critically injured pediatric patients in collaboration with physicians, pediatricians, and pediatric nursing staff until safe transfer occurs.
  •Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting cardiac rhythms, applying ACLS protocols, managing hemodynamic monitoring, and utilizing evidence-based critical care nursing practices in a high-acuity ICU environment.
  •Performs thorough, ongoing patient assessments, identifies trends, and applies clinical reasoning to anticipate and respond to changes in patient condition. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to implement individualized care plans.
  •Utilizes appropriate educational tools and resources to assess patient and caregiver learning needs, then develops and delivers tailored education plans to support understanding, recovery, and self-care.
  •May conduct bedside point-of-care diagnostic testing and may serve as a trainer or preceptor for others in the unit on point-of-care procedures.
  •May be responsible for performing moderately complex laboratory testing in accordance with unit protocols and regulatory guidelines.
  •Actively participates in hospital quality and patient safety initiatives. Embraces changes in standards of care based on current research and best practices in critical care nursing.
  •Serves as a compassionate liaison and advocate for patients and families, ensuring communication is timely, respectful, and aligned with the patient’s goals of care.
  •Maintains accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring real-time charting in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
  
  About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
  Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to the Boulder County community, including acute care, emergency services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including the flagship Boulder Community Hospital, and offers a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and maternity care. The organization is known for its commitment to high-quality care, patient-centered services, and a focus on wellness and prevention.
  Boulder Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of the local community by integrating advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, and personalized care. The healthcare system also emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH is recognized for its strong ties to the local population and its role in supporting public health initiatives, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health disparities.
  Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received incredible accolades for the wonderful care that we provide including: Newsweek- “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025”; U.S. News and World Report- “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025”; 5280 Magazine-“21 BCH physicians among 2024 list of the region’s best doctors”; Daily Camera People’s Choice Awards 2024- Honorable mention, Best Physical Therapy Center; and American Heart Association- Quality Stroke Care 2024.
  As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
  
  EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
  BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
  This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• About the company

  Founded in 1922, Boulder Community Health is dedicated to meeting the evolving health care needs of our citizens and providing access to high-quality medical care.

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