Registered Nurse Operating Room

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operating room safety focus

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Wellness and work-life balance

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT, seeks a Staff RN for the OR, offering hands-on experience across surgical specialties and a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical teams while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• BSN from an accredited institution; degree verified.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care delivery.

Skills

Patient Care Delivery

Nursing Fundamentals

Interdisciplinary Teams

Documentation

Professional Etiquette

Accountability

Patient Care Coordination

Communication

Patient Evaluation

Critical Thinking

Education

BSN Required

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Job Description: 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. Join a high‑performing surgical team at one of Utah’s premier medical centers. This role is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking hands‑on OR experience, with an opportunity for strong collaboration, and an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

• Supportive operating room environment focused on safety and high‑quality patient care
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Modern OR suites designed for efficiency and excellent patient outcomes
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical teams
• Opportunities for continued learning, skill development, and career growth
• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work‑life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

Scenic walking paths and green spaces perfect for fresh‑air breaks Local cafés and dining options offering convenient meals Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle Shopping and everyday conveniences close to campus

Schedule:

40 hours per weekInitial orientation schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PMOrientation length may vary based on previous experience and individual training needsUpon completion of orientation, transition to a dedicated evening and weekend scheduleWeekday shifts: 3:00 PM–11:00 PMWeekend shifts may vary and include: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM 7:00 AM–7:00 PM 11:00 AM–7:00 PM 3:00 PM–11:00 PMOn-call responsibilities begin after orientation is completeCall frequency and scheduling requirements vary based on department and operational needsSchedule and call expectations may evolve as the department grows and staffing needs

Essential Functions:

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.

Skills:

Patient Care DeliveryNursing FundamentalsInterdisciplinary TeamsDocumentationsProfessional EtiquetteAccountabilityPatient Care CoordinationCommunicationPatient EvaluationCritical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

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. Preferred: One year or more of OR RN experience, OR Scrub Tech with one Year RN experience

Physical Requirements:

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. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.22 - $53.29

Praise for Staff Well‑Being:

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

PEAK Program:

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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