Medical-Surgical / Progressive Care Registered Nurse Fellowship

UCHealth seeks RNs for a Med Surg/PCU Fellowship in Colorado. This structured program supports new or transitioning nurses in developing competency in caring for complex, adult patients in a progressive care setting. Under expert preceptors, you will build skills in assessment, telemetry, IV therapy, and care coordination while learning UCHealth’s evidence-based practices. Enjoy an academic, patient-first culture, robust education, and clear pathways for professional growth within a leading nonprofit health system. Deliver evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical and progressive care patients under RN supervision during fellowship training. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans. Monitor, assess, and document patient status, vital signs, and response to treatments, escalating changes in condition promptly. Administer medications, therapies, and treatments safely following UCHealth policies and regulatory standards. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans to support safe transitions of care. Participate in fellowship classes, simulations, precepted clinical shifts, and competency validations to build Med Surg/PCU skills. Utilize electronic health records for accurate, timely charting and coordination of care across settings. Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement protocols, contributing to unit-based initiatives. Engage in professional development, feedback, and reflective practice to progress from novice to independent RN. Support a culture of respect, diversity, and teamwork, contributing to positive patient experience and staff well-being. Acute care nursing Telemetry monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Cardiac and respiratory assessment Progressive care/step-down nursing Care planning and coordination Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Patient and family education Clinical triage and escalation Infection prevention and safety protocols Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license (CO or compact state) or eligibility by start date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within designated timeframe Completion of accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN; BSN preferred) Telemetry/ECG interpretation competency (training provided during fellowship)