Registered Nurse - NICU
Boulder, CO
RN · Pediatric
Posted Jun 18
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- NICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $4/hr above the median
- Shift differential
- +$2.50/hr
The median for Pediatric in Colorado is $39/hr, across 12 postings.
About this role
Registered Nurse – NICU Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$42.78 - $62.93 an hour - Full-Time Nights, 36 hours per week *Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN in the Special Care Nursery that is responsible for delivering high-quality, coordinated patient care using the nursing process. This role supports the mission, vision, and goals of the hospital and the Family Birth Center by ensuring the appropriate resources are provided to patients and families, promoting patient satisfaction, and contributing to optimal clinical and cost outcomes. The RN cares for a diverse patient population, including neonates, adolescents, and adults, while maintaining a respectful and compassionate approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual based on age and physical abilities.
Benefits
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- Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Education assistance program
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications
- Colorado RN license in good standing.
- BLS certification required by end of conditional period.
- NRP required by end of conditional period.
- 2 years RN clinical nursing experience in an intensive care nursery required.
Responsibilities
- Assess neonatal patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, spiritual, safety, and discharge needs.
- Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care for high-risk newborns in the Special Care Nursery.
- Support transitional care of newborns and assist with labor, delivery, postpartum, and well-baby care as needed.
- Educate and involve families in care decisions, promoting a family-centered approach.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to trained ancillary staff, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Perform and/or oversee point-of-care testing; may serve as a point-of-care trainer.
- Monitor patient response to interventions and update care plans and documentation in real time via EMR.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based problem solving, and team collaboration.
- Maintain current competencies, complete required annual training, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to the Boulder County community, including acute care, emergency services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including the flagship Boulder Community Hospital, and offers a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and maternity care.
The organization is known for its commitment to high-quality care, patient-centered services, and a focus on wellness and prevention. Boulder Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of the local community by integrating advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, and personalized care. The healthcare system also emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives.
BCH is recognized for its strong ties to the local population and its role in supporting public health initiatives, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health disparities. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received incredible accolades for the wonderful care that we provide including: Newsweek- “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025”; U. S. News and World Report- “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025”; 5280 Magazine-“21 BCH physicians among 2024 list of the region’s best doctors”; Daily Camera People’s Choice Awards 2024- Honorable mention, Best Physical Therapy Center; and American Heart Association- Quality Stroke Care 2024. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Boulder Community Health · SCN
Schedule
Full-time, Nights -
- 12 hour shifts, 12 hour nights
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Requirements
- •Colorado RN license in good standing.
- •BLS certification required by end of conditional period.
- •NRP required by end of conditional period.
- •2 years RN clinical nursing experience in an intensive care nursery required.
Benefits highlights
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Boulder, CO
- Rent against this pay
- 30% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $87,493/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
- Address
- 4747 ARAPAHOE AVENUE, BOULDER, CO, 80304
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 139
$2,018 median rent against $6,708 a month at $43/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Boulder area index 105.2, where 100 is the national average.
Boulder sits where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains, offering outdoor-loving RNs world-class hiking, climbing, and cycling right outside their door. Home to the University of Colorado, this health-conscious community centers on the lively Pearl Street Mall. Expect a fit, educated population and easy access to major hospital systems along the Front Range.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Boulder Community Health (BCH) is an independent, mission-driven community healthcare system located in Boulder, Colorado (80303). The organization has served the Boulder County area for over four decades and maintains its independence as a locally governed health system. In 2020,…
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NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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