New Grad Registered Nurse PICU

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is hiring a Nursing Graduate for our Pediatric ICU team at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role operates under direct RN supervision during a 12-week Nurse Residency period, with potential extension depending on boards and placement needs.

Salary rates for Nursing Grad and New Grad RN are provided. The position emphasizes learning and skill-building in a high-acuity pediatric setting, with structured education and ongoing assessment aligned

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care.
• Start Date: January 4, 2026.
• Must be progressing toward RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Participates in medication administration under supervision as directed by the RN.
• Engages in the nursing process with supervision and supports care planning.

Education

RN in progress

Job description

Job Description:

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The incumbent also orients to the RN assignment, excluding independent nursing care. This position may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of the licensed RN.

The Nursing Graduate job can be utilized for up to 12 weeks while employees are in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and are working toward preparing, testing, and passing the State Boards examination (obtaining an RN license). After that 12-week period, or if the Nursing Graduate fails the State Board exam a second time, the employee can no longer remain in the Nurse Graduate job. These employees can apply for any open jobs they qualify for, including jobs requiring a certification the employee currently holds (i.e., CNA, etc.). Failure to either pass boards or to be hired into another job will result in termination.

Registered Nurse graduates must be enrolled and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care (including direct patient care supervised by a licensed RN). Start Date: January 4, 2026.

Rate: Nursing Grad - $32.27, New Grad RN - $35.22

Shift: 50/50

Join Our Pediatric ICU Team at Primary Children's Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families? At Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, we're looking for passionate, driven, and compassionate nurses to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) -a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated Level I Pediatric Trauma Center serving the Intermountain West.

Why Choose Us?

Our 28-bed PICU is a fast-paced, highly specialized environment where we care for infants, children, and teens facing the most complex and critical health challenges-from trauma and transplants to ECMO and respiratory failure. Our reach spans across Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and beyond-making us a vital lifeline for families across the region.

What Makes Our PICU Special?

Unmatched Acuity & Autonomy : With an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1.2, you'll have the time and support to provide truly individualized, high-quality care.

Collaborative Excellence : Work side-by-side with a world-class team of physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and critical care techs who value your voice and expertise.

A Culture of Learning : Our robust education program spans 3-5 years and includes didactic learning, research, projects, and both oral and written evaluations. You'll gain advanced knowledge in neurotrauma, respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic care-setting you apart as a leader in pediatric critical care.

Conditions We Treat Include:

• Multiple trauma
• Complex surgical recovery
• Pre- and post-solid organ transplants
• Respiratory failure (Jet, Oscillator, VDR)
• Metabolic disorders
• Multi-organ system failure
• Sepsis
• ECMO (VA and VV)
• CRRT

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking nurses who thrive in high-acuity settings and are committed to lifelong learning. If you're looking for a place where your skills will grow and your contributions will matter-this is it.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN).
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) under the direct supervision of the RN and reports significant changes in patient condition. Completes accurate documentation also under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Planning: Observes and discusses with the RN the prioritization of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift, and observes the development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care used to care for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, giving consideration to specialized needs of patients such as their physical, emotional, and social needs, age, ethnic origin, and other factors (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• Participates in patient/family education needs, under the supervision of the RN, as determined by initial and ongoing assessments, patient diagnosis, level of learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests using other disciplines as appropriate.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN), and routinely observes and discusses all aspects of care with the RN regarding patient c