New Graduate Registered Nurse NICU

Intermountain Health is seeking New Graduate Registered Nurses for the NICU at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. This position is designed for nursing graduates who have completed an accredited RN education program and are preparing to obtain their RN license through the Intermountain Nurse Residency program.

This role provides supervised clinical experience in neonatal intensive care under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. You will work toward passing the State Board examination and obtaining your RN license while participating in patient care delivery appropriate to your training level. The position is available for up to 12 weeks while you complete the Nurse Residency program and prepare for licensure.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of an RN, you will:

• Collect patient data including vital signs and report significant changes in patient condition
• Complete accurate documentation of patient care
• Observe and discuss the prioritization of patient needs and the development of individualized care plans
• Observe the implementation of patient care plans, considering specialized needs such as physical, emotional, and social factors, age, and ethnic origin
• Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN regarding necessary modifications to nursing interventions
• Participate in patient and family education as determined by assessments and patient needs
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within your defined role
• Recognize and demonstrate legal and ethical implications of care delivery, comply with regulatory standards, maintain accurate documentation, and preserve confidentiality
• Achieve RN licensure in a timely manner and complete all orientation and training requirements, including successful progression through the Nursing Residency program

You may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of the licensed RN.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Less than 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Enrollment and active participation in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed or passed NCLEX awaiting licensure
• Experience in NICU as a Tech or Capstone Student

Schedule and Compensation

• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shifts Available: Variable and Night
• Hourly Rate: $32.27 (Nursing Grad) or $35.22 (New Grad RN upon licensure)

Benefits

Intermountain Health provides a comprehensive benefits package covering wellness programs that support living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Important Employment Conditions

This position is limited to 12 weeks while you are enrolled in and actively progressing through the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and preparing for State Board examination. After the 12-week period, or if you fail the State Board exam a second time, you will no longer be able to remain in the Nursing Graduate position. You may apply for other open positions you qualify for, including positions requiring certifications you currently hold such as CNA. Failure to pass the State Board exam or to be hired into another position will result in termination.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:

• Ability to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs; operate monitors; identify equipment and supplies
• Frequent verbal communication with patients, families, and care providers; ability to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision; frequent computer use and typing for documentation and medication preparation
• Ability to lift and use full range of movement to transfer patients; ability to bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting and ambulating patients; ability to push and pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; ability to navigate crowded rooms with equipment and power cords
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods