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New Grad RN Med Surg/ICU

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Intermountain Healthcare

Salt Lake City, Utah

Health system employer

Posted Aug 22 · New grads welcomed

Unit
Med-Surg, ICU

What the listing says

Role

Orientation
Residency program
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$32/hr
nursing in Utah$35/hr

The median for nursing in Utah is $35/hr, across 80 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

The New Grad RN position is for recent RN graduates or those with less than one year of RN experience. Those hired as a New Grad RN will work under a licensed RN until license can be verified. In conjunction with working on this unit New Grad RNs attend Intermountain’s one-year nurse residency program. The nurse residency program supports New Grad RNs in their transition from classroom to caregiver through webinars, simulations, case studies, and in person meetings. ***An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program.

RNs at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

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Qualifications

New Grad RN

Entry Pay: $32.27

  • Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).

RN

Entry Pay: $35.22

  • Current RN License in state of practice.

New Grad RN and RN

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.

Benefits

Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.

  • Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance company
  • Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms
  • LiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per year
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family
  • Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels
  • Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution
  • Up to $500 referral bonus
  • Tuition Assistance through Peak

To learn about additional Intermountain benefits Click here

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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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

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

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.22 - $53.29

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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Requirements

  • New Grad RN
  • Entry Pay: $32.27
  • Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).
  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
  • Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Place

City
Salt Lake City, Utah
Median rent
$1,414/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$75,090/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
1% above the national average

Salt Lake City area index 100.9, where 100 is the national average.

Address
230 500 E Ste 150, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA

Salt Lake City pairs a compact downtown with unmatched outdoor access—hospital shifts end and the Wasatch Range begins. RNs enjoy a clean, grid-lined capital with a strong healthcare corridor, light rail, and weekend escapes to skiing, hiking, or the Great Salt Lake's shoreline right at the metro's edge.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Intermountain Healthcare is a large nonprofit health system headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 83 offices and approximately 19,912 employees. Founded in 1975, the system has expanded its footprint across the Mountain West region, including a presence in Billings,…

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