ICU Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks an ICU Registered Nurse to provide care for critically ill or injured patients in an intensive care unit. The role involves complex assessment and intervention in intense circumstances while caring for patients with life-threatening conditions. Placement may be at multiple nursing career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Candidates moving forward may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final level and corresponding compensation are determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the relevant level. Different levels may have additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

Nurse Level 1 (N1) is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills while providing care under close supervision. Nurse Level 2 (N2) is a developing independent practitioner who manages routine patient care and escalates more complex needs as appropriate. Nurse Level 3 (N3) is an experienced, confident practitioner 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 other 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 any additional certification, education, and experience requirements for the corresponding career level, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill or injured patients in the intensive care unit.
• Conduct complex patient assessment and intervention in intense circumstances.
• For N2-level practice, independently manage routine patient care and escalate more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• For N3-level practice, independently manage typical patient complexity, anticipate needs, and adapt care to clinical variations.
• For N4-level practice, lead complex cases and serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

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