Registered Nurse Operating Room

Intermountain Health

9d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Intermountain Medical Center is seeking a dedicated OR RN to join a highly skilled surgical team at Utah’s flagship Level I trauma center. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and values meaningful patient impact. What You’ll Love About Working Here Paid wellness program supporting physical, mental, and financial well‑being Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous PTO and extended illness benefits Retirement plans with employer contributions Supportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary teamwork Opportunities for specialty training and career advancement Modern surgical suites with advanced technology Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes of the Hospital: Fashion Place Mall for shopping, dining, and entertainment Murray Park with walking paths, sports fields, and green space Desert Star Playhouse offering live theater and comedy Topgolf Salt Lake City for games, food, and social fun Intermountain Medical Center walking and biking trails A variety of nearby cafés and restaurants Why You’ll Thrive Here: Mission‑driven culture centered on patient‑focused care Strong support for work–life balance Schedule: This full-time role requires a 40‑hour weekly commitment and includes both a structured orientation period and a variable schedule once training is complete. Orientation Schedule: Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Days: Monday through Friday Duration: Adjusted based on the candidate’s prior experience to ensure the appropriate level of training and support Post‑Orientation Schedule: Shift Type: Variable schedule that includes off‑shifts On‑Call: On‑call responsibilities begin after orientation Frequency: Determined by departmental needs and may fluctuate over time

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025.
Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.