Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $43-67 perhour

UCHealth (Colorado); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Education programs

Incentive bonus

Job summary

UCHealth (Colorado) in Aurora, CO, seeks an RN Manager for the NICU to lead neonatal care on-site. This full-time position covers a 80 hours per pay period schedule with days shifts and requires a BSN, RN licensure, and NICU experience.

The role emphasizes top‑level patient care, team leadership, and ongoing education within a multidisciplinary environment, with competitive pay and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• BLS required with card valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness and patient-centered, evidence-based practice.
• Precepts new staff and fosters ongoing learning in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Job description

UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: NICU Neonatal Care Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s)

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Women and Infants

• Direct care units include Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery - Birth Center, Women's Care and NICU
• AWHONN and AACN practice standards and certifications including RNC-OB, C-EFM, NRP and CCRN guide evidence-based care models
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

UCHealth (Colorado) Job ID #412847. Posted job title: Associate Nurse Manager NICU

About UCHealth (Colorado)

30,000+ Employees. One Mission. At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented, inspired and up for a challenge -- those who don't shy away from big emotional investments and daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome those who naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that celebrates our differences, our individuality and our similarities. Here, we are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and integrity. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Discount program