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University of Utah

Academic medical center in Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Nurse residency
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University of Utah workplace

From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources

The short version

You would be joining Utah’s only academic medical center—four hospitals and 88 clinics, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a nationally recognized Stroke Center in Salt Lake City.

Employer research, Aug 8, 2026

  1. If you have under a year of experience, you are auto-enrolled in the UUHC Nurse Residency with monthly trainings plus specialty tracks in Critical Care, Acute Care, Perioperative, Ambulatory, Women's and Children's, and Behavioral Health.

    For new grads
    Sources
    As of 2026Source 1: employment.utah.eduSource 2: healthcare.utah.eduSource 3: reddit.com

  2. You work inside Utah’s only academic medical center—a Level 1 Trauma Center and nationally recognized Stroke Center spanning four hospitals and 88 clinics.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source 1: healthcare.utah.eduSource 2: healthcare.utah.edu

  3. Oncology nurses practice at Huntsman, the Mountain West’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, with proton capacity still expanding.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source 1: employment.utah.eduSource 2: employment.utah.edu

Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: Nurse residency: UUHC Nurse Residency Program (with Transition to Practice)

Nursing here

Nurse residency

UUHC Nurse Residency Program (with Transition to Practice)

University of Utah · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source 1: employment.utah.eduSource 2: healthcare.utah.edu
Preceptors and orientation

TTP/residency onboarding required; mentors and trains new/subordinate staff noted in clinical research nurse duties

University of Utah · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: employment.utah.edu
Career development

MA career ladder and MA Apprenticeship with clinical externship and CCMA exam path; Advanced Transition to Practice for RNs for continued education/leadership/skills

University of Utah · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: employment.utah.edu
Tuition support

Community report that tuition reduction for University of Utah was offered historically but eligibility tightened

University of Utah · employer research

Sources
As of 2024Source: reddit.com
Scheduling

Flexible scheduling praised on Glassdoor; night and day shifts posted for mental health RNs; evening/mid shifts and shift differentials used in some departments

University of Utah · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: employment.utah.edu

Benefits

Inpatient RN postings listed as shift sign-on and relocation eligible (amounts not always stated). Shift differential example $3.50/hr after 3pm in some departments; evening flat bonuses used in proton/therapy settings. Retirement plan mentioned on some mental health RN listings. Historical tuition reduction for University of Utah reported by community with tightened eligibility.

Published pay and benefits

Shift pay

Shift differential $3.50/hr when ≥4 hours worked after 3pm (and ≥6 consecutive hours); example from Huntsman Radiation Therapy posting

As of 2026

Sources
Source: employment.utah.edu
Sign-on bonus

Inpatient Nurse I postings listed as Shift Sign-On Bonus Eligible and Relocation Eligible (amount not stated)

As of 2026

Sources
Source: facebook.com
Sign-on bonus

$4,000 sign-on for newly hired external candidates ≥0.50 FTE (Radiation Therapist - PROTON Clinic); relocation assistance mentioned

As of 2026

Sources
Source: employment.utah.edu
Benefits

Proton evening shift flat bonuses: +$75 if working beyond 7pm; +$100 if past 8pm (in addition to hourly)

As of 2026

Sources
Source: employment.utah.edu

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    University of Utah workplace

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Supportive coworkers / collaborative culture
Staff often cite strong colleague relationships and a collaborative, supportive atmosphere at both the hospitals/clinics and university.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Management communication gaps
Reviews commonly want clearer leadership communication, more responsiveness, and less feeling of disconnection from decisions.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Slow advancement and pay vs cost of living
Employees report limited upward mobility, slow promotions, stagnant wages, and pay that may not keep up with Salt Lake City living costs.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
More review themes
Work-life balance vs burnout
Flexible scheduling and work-life balance are praised, but hospitals/clinics reviews also flag missing sick pay, high expectations, and burnout risk.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Nurse Practitioner ratings snapshot
Small NP sample shows ~4.0 overall and 100% would recommend, but compensation/benefits rated low (~2.8) and career opportunities modest (~3.2).
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
New-grad interest / pay opacity
Prospective and current nurses seek peer insight on working there and try to verify base hourly offers, including Med-Surg.
Sources
As of 2025Source 1: reddit.comSource 2: reddit.comSource 3: reddit.com
Overall recommend rate (university page)
Glassdoor summary snippet shows about 4.1 rating with roughly 82% willing to recommend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Salt Lake City, UT

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Framed by the rugged Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City lets you swap scrubs for canyon trails minutes after clocking out. Base yourself in the historic Avenues or walkable Sugar House, commuting via TRAX to regional medical centers, all with a cost of living less than 1% above the national average.

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Metro price level · Salt Lake City area
1% above the national average
BEA index 100.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,414/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$75,090/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does University of Utah hire new grads?

1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: UUHC Nurse Residency Program (with Transition to Practice).

Which shifts are open?

Of the 4 roles, 2 are day shifts.

Which units are hiring?

Allergy & immunology (1), gastroenterology (1), higher education (1) and oncology (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Utah, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at University of Utah

University of Utah

Murray, UT

Clinical Nurse - Allergy & Immunology

Posted last week

$32–$42/hr

  • RN
  • Monday-Friday
  • Compact license OK

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Gastroenterology Triage Nurse

$32–$44

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • Tuition reimbursement

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.)

  • RN
  • Tuition reimbursement

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

PS Clinical Research Nurse

$23/hr

  • RN

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