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.