NICU Prep RN: Advance Your Critical Care Career

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The NICU internship program at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO trains RNs with at least 1 year of acute care experience into NICU. The 16-week program includes day classroom time and night shifts; after completion, the role shifts to night work (7p-7a).

The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and high-quality patient care while meeting licensure and BSN requirements. Intermountain Health supports a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain BSN within four years.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• BSN is required as of the last update; employees hired before must meet prior requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, social, and psychological status and information from the care team.
• Develop, implement, and educate an individualized plan of care with patient/family input.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team; manage time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient response and adjust plans; ensure accurate documentation.
• Promote professionalism, ethics, and regulatory compliance in practice.

Skills

Patient Care Delivery

Nursing Fundamentals

Interdisciplinary TeamsDocumentations

Professional Etiquette

Accountability

Patient Care Coordination

Communication

Patient Evaluation

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

BSN required by 4/27/2025

Job description

The NICU internship program at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO trains RNs with at least 1 year of acute care experience into NICU. The 16-week program includes day classroom time and night shifts; after completion, the role shifts to night work (7p-7a).

The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and high-quality patient care while meeting licensure and BSN requirements. Intermountain Health supports a broad benefits package.