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Description
Critical Care RN
University of Utah Health - Salt Lake City, UT
Job Title: Critical Care RN
Position: ICU Nurse
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Shift: 12 hour shifts
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City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and demonstrate understanding of critically ill patient's condition, including monitoring vital signs, lab results, and clinical status.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies as per orders and protocols, including vasoactive drugs, sedation, and other medications requiring advanced clinical monitoring.
- Assist in the management of invasive devices (such as central lines, arterial lines, and catheters) and emergent bedside procedures.
- Manage ventilator settings, hemodynamic monitoring, and life-support systems.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor their effectiveness.
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life care aligned with patient goals and values.
- Assist with early mobilization of patients, continuously evaluating and responding to hemodynamic changes.
- Advocate for patient needs to ensure patient-centered care while fostering a healing environment by providing emotional support and managing discomfort.
- Assess learning needs and educate patients and/or families on disease processes, medications, and care plans.
- Promote team building and morale through active participation in unit programs and professional communication.
- Support staff development through education and contributions to shared governance.
- Monitor and promote safety by ensuring compliance with standards and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Uphold a positive team culture with zero tolerance for negativity and disrespect.
- Mentor and support new nurses and team members.
- Evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through research, participating in continuing education, skills training, and certification programs to maintain and advance knowledge in critical care nursing.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- In-depth understanding of critical care nursing principles
- Ability to recognize and react quickly to critical changes in patient condition
- Effective communication skills in high-stress situations
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex medical equipment
Preferred Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Previous nursing experience in an ICU or critical care setting
Requirements
Experience: Previous nursing experience, preferably in an ICU or critical care setting.
Education: 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.
License & Certification:
- Registered Nurse License in Utah
- RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system
Schedule:
- 12 hour shifts
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, extended or alternative shifts
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Commitment to organizational values such as compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust.
Facility Details
Name: University of Utah Health
Description: A Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
Specialties:
- Critical Care
- Patient Care
Mission: Enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
