Critical Care Float Pool RN

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pay Differential/every hr worked

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking Resource Nursing - ICU Registered Nurses across multiple levels (N1–N4). The role covers diverse units and requires current Utah RN licensure, clinical expertise, and strong teamwork.

Compensation will be determined at offer and may include a 10% pay differential per hour worked. All qualified applicants will be considered for placement based on demonstrated competencies and department needs.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah or obtain within 90 days if relocating to Utah under the Interstate compact.
• Ability to work across multiple units with flexibility and critical thinking.
• Strong collaboration and patient advocacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across ICU/resource settings.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with supervision as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical leadership to place candidates at appropriate levels (N1–N4) based on competencies.

Skills

Patient care focus

Clinical nursing skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (Utah)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Earn More While Making a Difference

*10% Pay Differential/every hr worked*

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. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

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

Responsibilities

This position is posted as a Resource Nursing - ICU 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 Resource Nursing - ICU 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.

Resource nurses provide care to patients in multiple units or departments depending on needs of the organization and requires knowledge of a wide range of medical specialties and the policies/procedures specific to each unit.

Nurse 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.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• 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.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Aff… To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number

84200

Reg/Temp

Regular

Employment Type

Full-Time

Shift

Rotating

Work Schedule

Rotating Day, Nights and weekends

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status

Clinical

Location Name

University of Utah Hospital

Workplace Set Up

On-site

City

SALT LAKE CITY

State

UT

Department

COR ISC 27N RESOURCE NURSING

Category

Nursing

Workplace Set Up

On-site