Registered Nurse NICU

Position: Registered Nurse NICU $20,000 Sign on Bonus
## Registered Nurse NICU $20,000 Sign on Bonus Apply:
Saint Joseph Hospital:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
January 9, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
R158413
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* Job Description:

** 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.
*** Sign on bonus eligible - A $20,000 sign on bonus is available to external candidates with experience in addition to relocation assistance for out of state candidates**
* ** Shift:
** Nights- eligible for evening (7p-11p; 10%), night differential ( 11p-7a; 15%) and Weekend shift differential (Fri 11p
- Sun 11p; 15%)  
** Position Detail:*** +
** Shift**:
Full-Time Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)  +
** Scheduled Weekly Hours**: 36 hours / three 12’s  +
** Work City:
** Denver, CO  +
** Benefits:
** Yes, fully eligible  
** In addition, we offer relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates up to $5,750!*
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* 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 Compar
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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  
** Skills
* ** Patient Care Delivery
* Nursing Fundamentals
* Interdisciplinary Teams
* Documentations* Professional Etiquette
* Accountability* Patient Care Coordination
* Communication* Patient Evaluation
* Critical Thinking  
** 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  Hesitant to apply because you have questions? Reach out!  or chan.horsley  
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* 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…