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
· 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 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)
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.
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)
