Registered Nurse NICU $20,000 Sign on Bonus

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 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
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
Hesitant to apply because you have questions? Reach out! 385-563-2864 or chan.horsley@imail.org
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.
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