Intraoperative Registered Nurse

University of Utah HealthSalt Lake City, UT
Onsite

About The Position

This position is posted as an Intraoperative Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. All qualified applicants will be considered for appropriate placement within the Intraoperative Registered Nurse practice setting. If selected to move forward in the hiring process, candidates will be assessed through interviews and other job related evaluations conducted by the hiring manager and clinical leadership. The final position level and corresponding compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on the candidate’s assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels within this practice setting may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements, which must be met to qualify for placement at the corresponding level. Intraoperative nurses play a critical role in the operating room in all surgical settings by managing the overall environment, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the surgical team during procedures. This nurse acts as the patient’s advocate throughout the intraoperative phase, coordinating care and maintaining sterile conditions.

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 State of Utah.
  • Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

Nice To Haves

  • Level 1 (N1) – Supervised Learner: Entry level nurse that develops foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.
  • Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner: Developing nurse that independently manages routine patient care and escalates more complex clinical needs as appropriate.
  • Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner: Experienced nurse that independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.
  • Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor: Advanced level clinician that leads complex cases and serves as a clinical resource and mentor to other nursing staff.
  • Nurse Level 5 (N5) – Master Clinician: Expert clinician and procedural leader that autonomously manages the highest risk scenarios and advances practice through education and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the overall environment in the operating room.
  • Ensuring patient safety.
  • Supporting the surgical team during procedures.
  • Acting as the patient’s advocate throughout the intraoperative phase.
  • Coordinating care.
  • Maintaining sterile conditions.
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