Intraoperative Registered Nurse

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks an Intraoperative Registered Nurse to provide patient-focused care in surgical settings. Intraoperative nurses manage the operating-room environment, ensure patient safety, support the surgical team during procedures, advocate for patients throughout the intraoperative phase, coordinate care, and maintain sterile conditions.

The position may be filled at multiple career levels (N1–N5), depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Candidates may be assessed through interviews and other job-related evaluations. The final level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer based on assessed competencies, experience, and fit with the requirements for that level. Higher levels may require additional certifications, education, and experience.

N1 is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills. N2 independently manages routine care and escalates more complex needs. N3 independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts to clinical variations. N4 leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor. N5 autonomously manages the highest-risk scenarios and advances practice through education and leadership.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if changing 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 education, experience, and certification requirements applicable to the career level for which the candidate is considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operating-room environment in surgical settings.
• Ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Support the surgical team during procedures.
• Advocate for the patient throughout the intraoperative phase.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Maintain sterile conditions.
• Depending on career level, manage routine or complex patient care, anticipate needs, adapt care to clinical variations, lead complex cases, mentor nursing staff, and advance practice through education and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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