Registered Nurse ICU

Intermountain Health • Saint Joseph, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other members of the health team. The role is located at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hourly range is $37.45–$57.29, with the actual rate dependent on experience. A $20,000 sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance may be offered to experienced nurses when applicable.

The RN assesses patients' physical, social, and psychological status and gathers information from patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN collaborates to develop individualized plans of care, delivers or delegates care consistent with those plans and professional licensure, coordinates resources and priorities, and evaluates patient responses and outcomes. The RN revises plans as needed and supports patient and family education and follow-up planning.

The RN is expected to practice professionally and ethically, follow regulatory requirements and the scope of licensure, document accurately and promptly, and contribute to the development of others. A current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers are required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required as of the job description's last update on 04/27/2025; employees hired or promoted before that date remain subject to the requirements in place at their hire or promotion. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of hire. Education must be from an accredited institution and will be verified.

The position involves frequent communication with patients, visitors, and care providers; reading and interpreting information and equipment; manual dexterity for equipment, computer use, documentation, and medication preparation; lifting and transferring patients and supplies; walking and assisting with patient transport; pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment; navigating busy rooms; and potentially standing in one place for extended periods. Driving demands apply only to roles requiring driving.

Intermountain Health describes its benefits package as covering programs intended to support caregivers' well-being. The posting also states that the employer is an equal opportunity employer and uses HiredScore to assist with application matching and review, while final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required as of the job description's last update on 04/27/2025; employees hired or promoted before that date are subject to the minimum requirements in place at that time.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
• Ability to perform the physical and communication demands described, including patient transfers, lifting, walking, and use of equipment and computers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is listed as preferred, subject to the posting's note that it is required as of 04/27/2025.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
• Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff.
• Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
• Involve patients, families, the care team, and physicians in planning care and needed education.
• Plan and prepare patients for support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
• Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines, and professional licensure.
• Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery while managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions through goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Revise plans of care and reassess changes as indicated.
• Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
• Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, and provide accurate, timely documentation.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance for experienced nurses when applicable.
• A benefits package described as covering a wide range of programs to support caregiver well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level