Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse - Ortho OR

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission.

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and patient outcomes.

About the Role

This position is for an Ambulatory Surgery 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 Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse practice setting. The final position level and compensation will be determined based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level.

Ambulatory Surgery nurses provide specialized care for patients undergoing same-day or outpatient surgical procedures. They support patients through the preoperative and postoperative phases, coordinating care within a fast-paced outpatient environment. Responsibilities include ensuring patient readiness for surgery, effective pain and symptom management, safe monitoring, and smooth transitions home. Their work emphasizes patient-centered guidance and continuity of care surrounding the surgical encounter.

Career Levels

• Nurse Level 1 (N1) – Supervised Learner: Entry-level nurse developing foundational clinical skills while providing patient care under close supervision.
• Nurse Level 2 (N2) – Independent Practitioner: Developing nurse who independently manages routine patient care and escalates complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner: Experienced nurse who independently manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care to clinical variations.

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.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Color Determination
• Far Vision
• Lifting
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Walking