RN Med Surg
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: Unit secretaries and techs available
• 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 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)
• Recognized for safety and nursing excellence (Safety Catch Award, multiple Daisy Awards)
• Positive team atmosphere with strong support for new staff
• Use of current equipment and technology

Additional Notes

• Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced Med Surg environment with opportunities to float to related units.
• The unit values teamwork and a positive attitude.