Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Utah
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Utah are open across Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Layton and other Utah metros, with employers like University of Utah, Maxim Healthcare, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!
Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
* Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Day to Day duties:
Circulate and/or Scrub on all cases.
Services - Ortho (Totals/Trauma/Sports Med), Neurosurgery, General, Robotics, ENT, Bariatrics, Podiatry, Plastics, Pain management, Endoscopy.
Center of excellence for Robotics, Total joints, and Bariatrics.
Same Day Surgery Will also see IV Therapy, endoscopy, Pre/Post Cath Lab.
Associates are cross trained for all services, no specialized service Teams.
Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
Acting as an advocate for patient before, during and after surgery.
10 OR Suites
Schedule: 40hrs/week - Days - Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs.
Call Required: 5-7 call shifts per 6 week schedule.
30 Min Call back radius required.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
One year experience preferred
Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
* RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
* Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.
Pay Range
$32.01 - $48.43 /hour
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Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Utah84

- Maxim Healthcare10

- CommonSpirit Health10

- Avalon Health Care4

- UINTAH BASIN HEALTHCARE3

Top Industries Hiring
- Education85
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Insurance10
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Utah.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub and circulating experience
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required at hire
- CNOR certification preferred or required within a defined period
- Proficiency with sterile technique and surgical instrumentation across multiple specialties
- Experience with electronic health record documentation in the perioperative setting
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered nurse operating room jobs are there in Utah?
There are 118+ registered nurse operating room openings in Utah on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Layton. New positions post regularly as employers across Utah hire.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Utah?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Utah earn a median of about $84,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,920 for the lowest 10% to over $109,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Utah cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Layton have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Utah right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Utah?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Utah include University of Utah, Maxim Healthcare, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Utah?
Yes. About 16% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Utah metros.
How do I apply for registered nurse operating room jobs in Utah?
You can apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Utah directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Utah location, then apply to each one that fits.
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