NICU Nurse Manager
Denver, CO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a Level III NICU at a hospital in Denver, CO, requiring BSN, leadership experience, and NICU specialty background.

Details

• Level III NICU in an acute care hospital setting in Denver, CO
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week (may accommodate four 10-hour shifts)
• 40 hours per week
• NICU patient population including high-acuity neonatal cases
• Epic EMR used for charting
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or compact RN license (compact licenses must be transferred to Colorado within 60 days of start)
• BSN from an accredited institution required (degree will be verified)
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required; must not expire prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of NICU specialty experience required
• Leadership or supervisory experience required
• Specialty certification preferred
• DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Oversees the clinical nursing environment of the NICU, contributing to day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and standards of care
• Manages unit budget including capital, operating, and personnel (FTE) components
• Responsible for staff hiring, orientation, retention, competency verification, performance reviews, and employee engagement
• Facilitates collaborative decision-making and serves as a liaison between unit staff and executive leadership
• Ensures compliance with patient safety initiatives and regulatory bodies including Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and DOPL
• Partners with physicians to achieve clinical, operational, and service goals
• Monitors and improves patient satisfaction using service metrics and national benchmarks
• Required to complete Intermountain Health's leadership training and development courses within one year of accepting the position
• Former permanent Intermountain Health staff must have been separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year to be eligible for a travel assignment
• Physical requirements include lifting, transferring patients, extended periods of standing, and frequent computer use