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Welcome to Centura Health:Welcome to the largest health care system in Colorado and Western Kansas, with over 900 physicians and 21,000 of the best hearts and minds in health care. Through our 19 hospitals, neighborhood health centers, physician practices and clinics, and Flight for Life® CO, our caregivers make the region's best health care accessible. We're on a mission to build flourishing communities and whole person care. Welcome to Centura Health.Flourishing Begins Here:*Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus!** Based on your location you may be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to *$8,000**! Some bonus exclusions may apply.  *Must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions may apply. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Porter Adventist Hospital is a patient centered, results oriented unit, which utilizes exceptional teamwork daily. The ICU cares for all adult patient populations in the 36-bed combined ICU/SDU (Step Down Unit). As the only ICU in the hospital, this includes cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neurological, medical and surgical patients. Surgical services include open heart, ortho, spine and transplant surgeries. Porter is the only Centura Health System hospital with an organ transplant program (liver/ kidney/pancreas) and a nurse-led ECMO program. The ICU manages a multitude of advanced devices including IABP, CRRT, Arctic Sun, Impella and Tandem Heart. This provides a unique opportunity for nurses to train and care for both the critical medical and surgical populations. The SDU population is primarily comprised of cardiovascular surgery and vascular patients, and patients with complex, medical comorbidities. The ICU/SDU team prides itself in building collaborative relationships amongst peers and other care team providers. The ICU/SDU strongly encourages professional development and supports nurses financially and personally to obtain specialty nursing certifications such as CCRN. The ICU/SDU team believes excellence and compassion for patients and peers are the keys to success. Job Summary: Assumes 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. Promotes 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. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.What You Bring/Job Requirements:In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: * RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or 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 multistate license, the former license is inactivated.  For more information visit [Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure ](https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing/Compact)* Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's* BLS from the American Heart Association required* ACLS from the American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire* NIHSS required within 6 months of hire* TCAR required within 6 months of hire* One year RN ICU experience preferred* Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialtyPhysical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)Your Connected Community:Located in central Denver's historic Washington Park residential neighborhood, associates at Porter Adventist Hospital enjoy beautiful surroundings, leading technology, outstanding leadership and easy access to everything great central Denver has to offer. As a full-service Magnet® designated, 368-bed acute-care referral center specializing in cancer care, joint replacement, spinal care and advanced robotic surgery, Porter Adventist Hospital treats some of the region's most complex medical cases and surgical patients. Our Heart and Vascular Institute is the first and only program in Colorado to receive full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. We have also received numerous awards and honors including: 100 Greatest Hospitals in America by Becker's Hospital Review for 3 years in a row (2015-2017); named as one of the top two hospitals in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report; recipient of the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award-Clinical Excellence for 3 years in a row (2015-2017); one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for 2 years in a row (2016-2017), and many others.Pay Range:$30.25 - $50.81 / hourCaring for Your Whole Well Being:At Centura, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and include three Health Insurance Plan Options, Dental, Vision, 401K with matching, medical FSA, Daycare FSA with company matching, and so much more! You can find a comprehensive list of our benefits [HERE.](https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925)

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