Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – Colorado
Start Date: October 6, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Highlights:
- 42-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with comprehensive critical care capabilities
- 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio ensuring quality patient care and professional satisfaction
- Work with specialized NICU equipment including incubators, NIPPV, high-flow and low-flow nasal cannula, PIVs, central lines, and gastric tubes
- EMR system: Neonatal Notes Manager
- Travel assignment with competitive compensation package
- Collaborative team environment with 70 nursing staff members and dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinators
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of current hospital-based NICU experience (required)
- Level III NICU experience (required)
- Current BLS and NRP certification (required)
- Active RN license in good standing
- Pediatric experience (preferred)
- Prior Meditech experience (preferred)
- Compassionate, family-centered approach with flexibility and adaptability
- Strong attention to detail with reliable and accountable work ethic
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers a uniquely rewarding environment grounded in teamwork, stability, and exceptional family-centered care. The NICU provides a strong, positive culture where staff enjoy a sustainable pace that supports meaningful relationships with patients and parents. You'll benefit from abundant opportunities for professional growth within a deeply supportive team that values kindness as much as clinical excellence. This is an ideal setting for caregivers who want to thrive, feel valued, and make a lasting impact every shift while performing specialized procedures including circumcisions and ROP exams in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.