Registered Nurse NICU

Job Description:

• Position Detail:

• In addition we offer relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates up to $5750!

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

  Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 hours / three 12s

  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 Childrens Fund (UNICEF)

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

  Newsweeks Americas Best Maternity Hospitals (2023) Ranked as High Performing in Maternity Care

  Womens Choice Award Best Hospitals (2025) for Womens 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

  • Bachelors 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

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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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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