Registered Nurse -TL- Utah State Hospital

Now Offering $3000 Sign-on Bonus for New Full TimeRegistered Nurse
(Payments will be paid out by the first two months ofemployment after signing a year commitment contract)

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $38.69 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-SiteRecruiter -

Application Deadline - 9/27/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities
Among other responsibilities, some duties you will carry outare:

• Giving direct and indirect care with the goal of enhancing patient health.
• Organize clinical follow-ups and activities.
• Performs physical examinations and/or preventive health measures to assess and evaluate patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.
• Provides medical consultation in specialized areas of knowledge.
• Provides clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Utah.
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Has professional work experience in a direct patient care setting for mentally ill patients or clients.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to try things they haven't done before.

About the Role

We currently offer full time, Time Limited (TL) acuity pool positions. Medical insurance benefits are available and start day one for our full-time employees. Additional benefits of moving from a Time Limited position to a Schedule B position include paid holidays, annual and sick leave accruals, and elective benefit options, including dental and vison insurance.The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits. To review the full benefits summary and access a Total Compensation Calculator, please visit the main state benefits page here.

Location -
1300 East Center Street
Provo, Utah, 84603
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our TeamIn Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Additional Benefits:

Access to a UTA Bus Pass.
Beautiful campus near the Wasatch mountains.
Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Access to comfort rooms while on campus, and as well as other mental wellness benefits.
Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

If you have questions about training, or you would liketo speak to our Nursing hiring team or schedule an interview, you can reach outby calling: 385-248-9395 during regular business hours.

Supplemental Information:

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Job involves working with a seriously mentally ill population in a secure, potentially stressful environment.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• This continuous recruitment may be used to fill future full-time benefited positions vacancies when they become available at the Utah State Hospital.
• Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.