Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Pocatello, ID
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in Pocatello, Idaho. Start date 10/05/2026 for a weeks‑long travel assignment on a 3x12 hour night shift within an adult/geriatric med-surg/telemetry unit supporting mixed acuity. Weekly pay ranges from $2,113 to $2,233 with no guaranteed hours. The assignment occurs in a community/acute care setting focused on Med/Surg and telemetry care for adults and geriatrics. Onboarding includes core items and labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing, with onsite orientation lasting approximately 24 hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,113–$2,233 per week
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Contract duration: travel assignment (weeks)
- Location: Pocatello, Idaho
- Orientation: onsite, approximately 24 hours

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a mixed-acuity adult/geriatric med-surg/telemetry unit, including patients with sepsis, respiratory failure/COPD, post‑operative status, AKI, trauma, bowel obstruction, and related conditions.
- Monitor patient status, implement airway/respiratory support, administer medications, manage IV lines and blood products, and perform wound and IV care as needed.
- Assist with post‑operative and trauma care, chest tube care, CBI, isolation precautions, and other unit‑specific tasks; interpret ABGs and participate in pain, sedation, and withdrawal management (CIWA) as indicated.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Work, Pharmacy, Rapid Response, Transport, Interpretation services) to coordinate patient care.
- Document thoroughly in the Epic electronic chart, ensure accuracy of orders and care plans, and participate in quality and safety initiatives; respond to Rapid Response and Code alerts when activated.
- Float to other units as needed, provided competencies are demonstrated; contribute to a collaborative, patient‑centered care environment.

Requirements
- Active RN license in Idaho or a compact license in hand at submittal
- BLS certification required
- Epic charting experience required
- Minimum 2 years of med-surg/telemetry experience; trauma Level II experience preferred; travel experience required
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts; floatation permitted as long as competencies are met
- Onboarding: core items and labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing; onsite orientation ~24 hours

Benefits and Support
- Onboarding with core items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Onsite orientation lasting approximately 24 hours
- Travel assignment support and recruiter assistance throughout the engagement
- Pre-approved time off considered at submittal when planned in advance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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