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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMoab, UTTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Moab, UT
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.83
Weekly
$2,190
Yearly (full-time)
$113,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $60.83/hour — 50% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Utah ($40.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Utah right now

  • 60 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Utah from 6 agencies, 5 of them in Moab.
  • Pay in these listings: $38.98 – $70.87/hour, median $51.60/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Utah: $40.67/hour ($84,594/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($56.36/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Moab, Utah

Explore a rewarding travel nursing job in Moab, Utah, where you can provide medical-surgical patient care while expanding your clinical expertise in a rural hospital setting. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers exposure to postpartum, neonatal, adult, geriatric, pediatric, high-acuity, rehabilitative, skilled, and specialty care. Enjoy Moab’s renowned red-rock scenery, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community while making a meaningful impact on a diverse patient population.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Position Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Location: Moab, Utah
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shift
  • Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Healthcare Setting: Rural medical-surgical unit serving patients across a broad range of ages and acuities

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • Current, unencumbered Utah RN license or compact-state RN license
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, or the ability to obtain them within one year
  • Willingness to obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year
  • Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety practices, and medication and treatment precautions
  • Strong critical-thinking, communication, organization, and customer-service skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or rapidly changing situations
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Reliable attendance and flexibility to support additional duties as assigned

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect nursing care to medical-surgical patients across a wide range of ages and acuities
  • Care for postpartum, neonatal, adult, geriatric, pediatric, rehabilitative, skilled, and high-acuity patients as assigned
  • Assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions
  • Apply infection-control principles and patient-safety techniques in all aspects of patient care
  • Communicate changes in patient condition and collaborate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Support continuity of care through accurate clinical documentation, patient education, and clear shift handoffs
  • Maintain professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality in every patient interaction
  • Expand clinical skills in areas such as postpartum care, infusion and wound therapies, emergency care, and post-anesthesia recovery

Apply now for this travel Medical-Surgical RN opportunity in Moab, Utah, and join a rural healthcare team while advancing your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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