NICU Registered Nurse - Must be fully licensed by Oct 5th Cohort Start Date

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 ICU Registered Nurse and may be filled at multiple career levels based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skill set. Critical Care nurses provide care for critically ill or injured patients within the intensive care unit, involving complex assessment and intervention in intense circumstances for patients with life-threatening conditions.

Final position level and compensation will be determined at the time of offer, based on assessed competencies, experience, and alignment with the requirements of each level within the practice setting. Different career levels may carry additional certification, education, and experience requirements.

• 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 independently managing routine patient care and escalating complex clinical needs as appropriate.
• Nurse Level 3 (N3) – Confident Practitioner: Experienced nurse independently managing typical patient complexity, anticipating needs, and adapting care to clinical variations.
• Nurse Level 4 (N4) – Leader and Mentor: Advanced-level clinician leading complex cases and serving 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.
• 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, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping and crouching, tasting or smelling, walking.