Registered Nurse NICU

Saint Joseph Hospital

Full time

R158413

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%)

• 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!

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 e:
  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)

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

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

• 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

• 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)

• 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

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