Acute Care Registered Nurse Fellowship

UCHealth is seeking motivated RNs for our Acute Care RN Fellowship, designed for new graduates and nurses transitioning to acute care. Fellows receive a structured orientation, preceptorship, and classroom and simulation-based education while working alongside expert clinicians. You’ll build skills in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams across our nonprofit, academic-affiliated health system. UCHealth fosters a culture of patient-first care, innovation, and teamwork, offering mentorship, ongoing education, and clear pathways for professional growth and specialty certification in a supportive environment focused on safety and quality outcomes. Provide evidence-based acute care nursing to diverse patient populations Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members Document care, assessments, and outcomes in the EMR accurately Participate in fellowship education, simulations, and competencies Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge plans Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards Engage in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives Acute care nursing Patient assessment IV therapy and phlebotomy Medication administration Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Care planning and care coordination Telemetry and vital sign monitoring Wound and post-surgical care Patient and family education Infection control and safety protocols Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in Colorado or compact state Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred/required within timeframe Eligibility as a new graduate or RN transitioning to acute care Ability to meet UCHealth clinical competency standards