Registered Nurse New Graduate Surgical Trauma Unit

This position is a Registered Nurse New Graduate role in the Surgical Trauma Unit at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed RN while participating in patient care delivery and orienting to RN assignments. This is a full-time night shift position (36 hours per week) designed for nursing graduates enrolled in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program who are preparing to pass the State Boards examination and obtain their RN license.

You must be enrolled and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing any direct patient care. This position is available for up to 12 weeks while you complete the residency program and prepare for licensure. If you do not pass the State Board exam or are not hired into another position after the 12-week period, employment will be terminated.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data such as vital signs under direct RN supervision and report significant changes in patient condition
• Complete accurate documentation under direct RN supervision
• Observe and discuss with the RN the prioritization of patient needs and the development of individualized care plans
• Observe the implementation of patient care plans, considering patients' physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs
• Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN regarding necessary modifications to nursing interventions
• Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision as determined by assessments, diagnosis, and learning readiness
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within your defined role, routinely observing and discussing all aspects of care with the RN
• Practice legally and ethically under RN supervision, comply with regulatory standards, maintain accurate documentation, and preserve confidentiality
• Achieve RN licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards and complete all orientation, training, and residency program requirements

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Enrollment and active participation in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read information, labels, and patient needs; operate monitors; and 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 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; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting and ambulating patients; push and pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; navigate crowded rooms with equipment and power cords
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time position: 36 hours per week, night shift
• Entry pay for unlicensed nursing graduate: $32.27 per hour
• Entry pay for licensed RN: $35.22 per hour
• Benefits eligible

Important Note

RNs with more than one year of nursing experience are not eligible for this position and should apply to Experienced RN positions only.