Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Salt Lake City, UT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,764/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,764/week

Description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Salt Lake City, Utah

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Salt Lake City, Utah. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a 34-bed mixed medical-surgical unit supported by experienced nurses and patient care teams. Enjoy the energy of Salt Lake City, with easy access to the Wasatch Mountains, scenic outdoor recreation, and a vibrant metropolitan community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Four weekend shifts per schedule, generally every other week; night-weekend shifts are Friday and Saturday nights
  • Call Requirement: Approximately twice during the assignment
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
  • Documentation System: Epic
  • Openings: 3
  • Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Utah
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification
  • Basic arrhythmia recognition competency
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and scheduled call
  • Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to patient care
  • ACLS certification and charge nurse experience preferred

Travel RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on a mixed medical-surgical unit
  • Assess patient conditions, administer medications, and implement individualized nursing care plans
  • Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Perform Foley catheter insertions and central line dressing changes according to established standards
  • Use clinical judgment to identify changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Collaborate with nurses, technicians, providers, and ancillary departments to support safe, efficient patient care
  • Float to other medical-surgical units within the facility as needed
  • Maintain a flexible, organized, and patient-centered approach throughout the travel nursing assignment

Location & Healthcare Setting

Salt Lake City offers an appealing blend of urban convenience and outdoor adventure for travel nurses. The area is known for its mountain views, exceptional hiking and skiing, welcoming neighborhoods, and access to cultural, dining, and recreational attractions throughout the Wasatch Front. This Utah travel nursing job provides an opportunity to build clinical experience while enjoying an active metropolitan community.

Apply now to join this medical-surgical healthcare team in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523228. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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About Salt Lake City, UT

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
Demographics
  • Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
  • It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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