Registered Nurse NICU $20,000 Sign on Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced RN for our NICU. This full-time night position (7 PM–7 AM) offers 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, with night and weekend differentials.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates with NICU experience, plus relocation assistance for out-of-state applicants. Saint Joseph Hospital is a Magnet-designated, Level IV NICU recognized for excellence in newborn care and family-centered services.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state; compact licenses must be transferred within 60 days.
• BSN preferred; for <12 months experience, BSN must be completed within 4 years of hire.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• NRP certification required for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess critically ill and premature neonates, document changes.
• Administer medications and treatments using neonatal nursing techniques.
• Perform neonatal assessments, vital signs, weight checks and screenings.
• Operate NICU equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, and infusion pumps.
• Assist with life-saving procedures (umbilical line placement, intubation).
• Educate parents on feeding, development, and neonatal health.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Develop individualized care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Fundamentals

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Professional Etiquette

Accountability

Care Coordination

Communication

Patient Evaluation

Critical Thinking

Education

BSN

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital

Full time

R158413

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.

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%)

Position Detail:

• 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!

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 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)

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

Skills

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

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

• 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

• 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 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

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.

$37.45 - $57.29

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 (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

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