Emergency Registered Nurse

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Job Family

Nursing: Nursing provides patient care, promotes health, prevents illness and supports positive patient care outcomes through comprehensive care and patient advocacy.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Job Subfamily

Emergency nurses deliver urgent care to patients experiencing acute illnesses or trauma in the Emergency Department. Practicing in a fast-paced environment, they require a high level of clinical skill, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. They initiate life-saving interventions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. ED nurses are skilled in triage, resuscitation, emergency procedures and the use of advanced monitoring.

Career Level

N1: Performs routine patient care assignments and may require intermediate support. Applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice in structured, low-risk environments. Demonstrates understanding of basic nursing principles and unit protocols. Begins applying foundational knowledge in real-time care. Uses standard procedures and tools to assess and respond to patient conditions. Escalates concerns to senior staff and the medical team. Works under varied levels of supervision depending on skillset. Follows care plans and protocols with limited decision-making. Communicates respectfully with patients and team members. Seeks clarification and feedback to support learning.

Essential Functions

• Provides foundational nursing care to Emergency Department patients, including monitoring vital signs and patient status.
• Manages and operates medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Documents patient care and procedures accurately using Epic.
• Administers intravenous and oral medications as prescribed.
• Assists with procedures such as moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and other complex tasks under supervision.
• Participates in life-saving measures including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation with guidance from experienced staff.
• Supports triage assessments, nursing evaluations, and discharge planning under supervision.
• Contributes to nursing care plans appropriate to skill level.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for pediatric patients under supervision, including IV placement, lab collection, airway intervention, and weight-based medication administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for obstetric patients under supervision, including assisting with delivery, postpartum care, and newborn resuscitation.
• Seeks guidance for responsibilities beyond current knowledge level and collaborates with leadership to advance practice beyond task-oriented care.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing development to build competency in emergency nursing.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with departmental needs and organizational objectives. Job duties may vary based on patient care requirements, staffing patterns, or operational priorities, provided such duties are within the employee's scope of licensure, training, and competency.
• Works rotating schedules (variable hours, weekends, nights, holidays) to meet 24/7 care needs; maintains regular, reliable, punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Required

• If working at the Emergency Departments in South Jordan (SJED) or West Valley (WV) - Current RQI Healthcare Provider NRP Advanced Endorsement eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The NRP eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Completion of both of the following within one (1) year of hire:

• Completion of orientation checklist
• Completion of TTP and/or Nurse Residency

Licenses Required

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider PALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The PALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking