Med Surg RN
Ogden, Utah
Ogden Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Ogden, Utah
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 5 PM – 5 AM
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Unit Staffing: Techs available, unit secretaries present
• Equipment: Hoyer lifts, rolling computers, rolling vital signs machines
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: Requires 4 weekend shifts per month
• Floating Policy: Can float to Surgical or Acute Rehab units
• Procedures: Patients return from heart procedures in cath lab to this unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Utah
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
• Experience managing NG/NJ tubes, chest tubes, and heparin drips

Skills & Experience

• Basic patient care knowledge
• Understanding of normal vital signs and lab values
• Proficient in medication administration and controlled substance handling
• Advanced skills: management of NG/NJ tubes, chest tubes, and heparin drips
• Preferred: Some prior Med Surg experience

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (tops and bottoms)
• Recognitions: Safety Catch Award, multiple Daisy Award recipients on staff
• Team: Positive attitude, supportive environment, strong help for new staff

Additional Notes

• Great team atmosphere with experienced staff
• Exposure to advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunity to work in a well-recognized and award-winning unit