Registered Nurse - NICU

Registered Nurse - NICU
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$42.78 - $62.93 an hour - Full-Time Nights, 36 hours per week
*Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.


BCH is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Special Care Nursery (SCN) team within the Family Birth Center. In this role, you will provide specialized, family-centered care to newborns requiring additional monitoring, treatment, and support following delivery. Working closely with neonatologists, pediatric providers, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary care teams, you will care for neonates with a variety of medical needs while supporting parents and families through their newborn's hospitalization.

Responsibilities include neonatal assessment, stabilization and transition of newborns, monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition, administering treatments and medications, supporting feeding and developmental care, coordinating discharge planning, and providing education to families. The Special Care Nursery RN plays a key role in ensuring safe, evidence-based care while promoting positive outcomes for infants and their families.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, detail-oriented RN who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, and is passionate about neonatal nursing, newborn care, family education, and maternal-child health.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to newborns and supporting families during some of their most important moments.

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 certification required by end of conditional period.
• NRP required by end of conditional period.
• 2 years of independent nursing experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery preferred


Responsibilities
• Provide specialized nursing care for newborns requiring additional monitoring, treatment, and support in the Special Care Nursery.
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, monitor patient status, and respond to changes in clinical condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support newborn transition, stabilization, feeding, developmental care, and discharge planning.
• Educate and involve parents and caregivers in the care and decision-making process.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric providers, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other care team members to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support staff and ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based problem solving, and ongoing professional development.
• Support care across the Family Birth Center as needed, including newborn transition and maternal-child health services.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

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.