New Grad RN Peds Cardiovascular Care Unit

Intermountain Health

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical setting and participates appropriately in patient care delivery. The position orients to the RN assignment but does not provide independent nursing care. Medication administration may be performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN.

The Nursing Graduate role may be used for up to 12 weeks while the employee participates in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and prepares for, takes, and passes the State Boards examination to obtain an RN license. Employees may not remain in the role beyond that period or after failing the State Board exam a second time. They may apply for other open positions for which they qualify; failure to pass boards or obtain another position results in termination. Graduates must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care, including care supervised by a licensed RN.

The position is at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The listed hourly rate is $32.27; the posting also lists a New Grad RN rate of $35.22. The start date is January 19, 2027. The shift is variable and includes days, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program; education will be verified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Enrollment in and commencement of coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care.
• Achieve RN licensure in a timely manner in accordance with Intermountain Health standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care delivery under the direct supervision of an RN, without providing independent nursing care.
• Collect patient data, such as vital signs, report significant changes in condition, and complete accurate documentation under RN supervision.
• Observe and discuss with the RN how patient needs are prioritized and how interdisciplinary plans of care are developed and modified.
• Observe implementation of patient care plans, taking into account patients' specialized physical, emotional, social, age-related, and cultural needs.
• Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN about changes that may require modified nursing interventions.
• Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision, based on assessments, diagnosis, learning readiness, and patient or family requests, involving other disciplines as appropriate.
• Be accountable for patient care delivery within the defined role and routinely observe and discuss care with the RN.
• Practice under RN supervision in accordance with legal and ethical requirements, regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and confidentiality expectations.
• Obtain RN licensure in a timely manner under Intermountain Health standards and complete orientation and training, including the Nursing Residency program.
• Orient to the RN assignment and, where directed and supervised by a licensed RN, participate in medication administration.

Benefits

• The employer describes a generous benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and wellness; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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