Registered Nurse NICU

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.

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• We are growth minded and want you to grow with us!
• Opportunities for career development through education programs and clinical ladder advancement.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.