Job Description :
A Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized care to critically ill or premature newborns requiring intensive medical attention. These nurses play a vital role in supporting the tiniest patients and their families through complex and emotionally charged healthcare journeys.
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 excellenceBaby-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 CareWomen'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 responsesAdministers medications and treatments using approved neonatal nursing techniquesConducts neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and screeningsOperates and maintains NICU equipment such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumpsAssists with life-saving procedures like umbilical line placement and intubationEducates and supports parents on feeding, developmental care, and neonatal healthPrepares equipment and assists physicians during exams and proceduresDevelops individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teamCollaborates with neonatologists, therapists, and other specialists to improve outcomesMinimum 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.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 :
Physical Requirements
Ability to see and read patient information, labels, and equipmentFrequent verbal communication and quick response to emergency situationsManual dexterity for precise equipment manipulation, including computer useCapability to lift and transfer patients and equipmentAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsAdditional Information
We are growth minded and want you to grow with us!Opportunities for career development through education programs and clinical ladder advancementHesitant to apply because you have questions? Reach out! 385-563-2864 or chan.horsley@imail.org
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.
$37.17 - $56.17
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.
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