Acute Care Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Acute Care

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

18h

About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks an Acute Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to patients experiencing acute medical changes, including life-threatening conditions requiring immediate assessment and care. Nurses monitor vital signs, administer medications, assist with medical procedures, and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to manage patients’ needs in urgent or critical situations. The role involves rapid assessment, quick decision-making, and supporting patients through recovery or stabilization.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels according to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations. The final level and compensation are determined at offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with level requirements. Higher levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing nurse who independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced nurse who independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations. Nurse Level 4 (N4) is an advanced clinician who leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to Utah.
• Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
• Meet the additional certification, education, and experience requirements applicable to the career level sought.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to patients experiencing acute medical changes, including life-threatening conditions.
• Assess patients promptly and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications.
• Assist in medical procedures.
• Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to manage patient needs in urgent or critical situations.
• Make rapid clinical decisions and support patients through recovery or stabilization.
• At N2 and above, manage patient care with the level of independence described for the applicable career level.
• At N4, lead complex cases and serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed