Registered Nurse NICU

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Position Detail:

In addition, we offer relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates up to $5,750!

Shift: Full-Time Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 hours / three 12's

Work City: Denver, CO

Benefits: Yes, fully eligible

Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings (7%), nights (12%) and weekends (Friday 7p - Monday 7a =7%).

About Us:

Be proud of where you work! Saint Joseph Hospital is a 400 bed Level IV Trauma Center and the largest private teaching hospital in Denver. We are honored to be recognized for our excellence in healthcare, including:

Magnet Designation for nursing excellence

Baby-Friendly Hospital designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

CMS Hospital Compare: Earned a 5-star overall rating (2025)

Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Hospitals (2023) Ranked as High Performing in Maternity Care

Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals (2025) for Women's Services (Top 5% of hospitals)

Essential Skills

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Saint Joseph Hospital, you will:

Monitors and assesses critically ill and premature newborns, documenting changes and responses

Administers medications and treatments using approved neonatal nursing techniques

Conducts neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and screenings

Operates and maintains NICU equipment such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumps

Assists with life-saving procedures like umbilical line placement and intubation

Educates and supports parents on feeding, developmental care, and neonatal health

Prepares equipment and assists physicians during exams and procedures

Develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Collaborates with neonatologists, therapists, and other specialists to improve outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.

RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

Current NICU experience - at minimum 18 months in a Level III NICU (this position is not open at this time to new grads or new to specialty)

Physical Requirements

Ability to see and read patient information, labels, and equipment

Frequent verbal communication and quick response to emergency situations

Manual dexterity for precise equipment manipulation, including computer use

Capability to lift and transfer patients and equipment

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Additional Information

We are growth minded and want you to grow with us!

Opportunities for career development through education programs and clinical ladder advancement

Location: Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.