Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Length: 8 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring 2 years of experience and a UT or compact RN license.
Details
Work in the Surgical unit of a hospital environment
8-week travel assignment
Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Requirements
Active RN license (Utah or Compact) currently in hand
Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
Neighborhoods+Ogden offers diverse residential pockets ranging from foothills to urban cores. The East Bench and Shadow Valley sit nestled against the Wasatch Mountains, providing direct trail access and panoramic valley views. North Ogden and Washington Terrace feature quiet, tree-lined residential streets popular for their established suburban atmosphere, while South Ogden blends suburban neighborhoods with retail hubs. Around Weber State University and along the Harrison Boulevard corridor, housing transitions into mid-century single-family homes and student-friendly apartment complexes, whereas downtown Ogden features newer multi-family developments and historic buildings within walking distance of urban amenities.
Ogden offers diverse residential pockets ranging from foothills to urban cores. The East Bench and Shadow Valley sit nestled against the Wasatch Mountains, providing direct trail access and panoramic valley views.
North Ogden and Washington Terrace feature quiet, tree-lined residential streets popular for their established suburban atmosphere, while South Ogden blends suburban neighborhoods with retail hubs. Around Weber State University and along the Harrison Boulevard corridor, housing transitions into mid-century single-family homes and student-friendly apartment complexes, whereas downtown Ogden features newer multi-family developments and historic buildings within walking distance of urban amenities.
Getting around+Ogden drivers experience an average travel time of under twenty minutes, significantly shorter than larger Wasatch Front metropolitan areas. Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 serve as the primary automotive spines for north-south travel and canyon access, though peak-hour traffic along I-15 toward Salt Lake City has become noticeably heavier with regional growth. Public transit options exist but remain somewhat limited compared to Salt Lake County, making a personal vehicle the standard choice for healthcare shift workers traveling across Weber County, though bicycle commuting is viable around the Weber State University campus.
Ogden drivers experience an average travel time of under twenty minutes, significantly shorter than larger Wasatch Front metropolitan areas. Interstate 15 and Interstate 84 serve as the primary automotive spines for north-south travel and canyon access, though peak-hour traffic along I-15 toward Salt Lake City has become noticeably heavier with regional growth.
Public transit options exist but remain somewhat limited compared to Salt Lake County, making a personal vehicle the standard choice for healthcare shift workers traveling across Weber County, though bicycle commuting is viable around the Weber State University campus.
Outdoors+Positioned against the base of the Wasatch Range, Ogden offers unmatched outdoor proximity. The Ogden River Parkway winds through town, offering paved pedestrian and cycling paths that connect to extensive mountain trail networks and waterfall hikes. In winter, world-class skiing and snowboarding at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain are accessible within a short canyon drive. Warmer seasons open up boating on nearby reservoirs and exploring the unique wildlife and open vistas at Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake.
Positioned against the base of the Wasatch Range, Ogden offers unmatched outdoor proximity. The Ogden River Parkway winds through town, offering paved pedestrian and cycling paths that connect to extensive mountain trail networks and waterfall hikes.
In winter, world-class skiing and snowboarding at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain are accessible within a short canyon drive. Warmer seasons open up boating on nearby reservoirs and exploring the unique wildlife and open vistas at Antelope Island State Park on the Great Salt Lake.
Ogden offers healthcare professionals an authentic alternative to the suburban sprawl of Salt Lake County, distinguished by historic railroad grit and immediate mountain access. Located thirty-five miles north of Salt Lake City at the base of the Wasatch Range, the city puts world-class skiing at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain, the Ogden River Parkway, and Antelope Island virtually in your backyard. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the vibrant arts scene along Historic 25th Street, catching shows at the Ogden Amphitheater or Peery's Egyptian Theater, and dining at local spots like Slackwater and Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano. Residential options range from upscale foothill enclaves in East Bench and Shadow Valley to family-oriented neighborhoods in North Ogden, Washington Terrace, and the student-friendly Weber State district. While average commute times hover comfortably under twenty minutes along Interstate 15, relocating nurses should weigh tradeoffs such as winter valley inversions, growing highway congestion heading south, and the necessity of owning a car given limited regional transit.
