Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - Med Surg in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Start date 08/31/2026 for Weeks on a 3x12-hour night schedule. Weekly pay ranges from $1,606 to $1,663 per week with no guaranteed hours. Work on a 48-bed medical-surgical/acute care unit serving adults and geriatrics, using Epic for charting. This is a travel - temporary assignment with a 100-mile radius rule for non-local candidates and onboarding designed to be completed efficiently with onsite orientation.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,606-$1,663 per week
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Assignment duration: Weeks
• Unit: 48-bed medical-surgical/acute care unit (Adults & Geriatrics)

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a mixed medical-surgical/acute care unit; perform ongoing assessment, develop care plans, implement interventions, and reassess as needed
• Monitor and manage respiratory needs, including oxygen delivery and non-invasive support, and respond to changing patient conditions promptly
• Establish and maintain peripheral IVs and manage medication administration, including insulin and anticoagulants as ordered; support wound care, wound VACs, drains, and post-op care as appropriate
• Recognize and assist with escalating changes in patient status; participate in rapid response and code team activities; maintain isolation precautions and PPE use as required
• Document accurately in Epic; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Social Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Transport) to support patient recovery and safe transfers
• Maintain flexibility to float within competencies and cover weekends; participate in unit coverage as needed and adhere to orientation and onboarding requirements

Requirements

• Active nursing license: State or compact nursing license must be in hand at time of submittal
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience: 2 years of Med-Surg RN experience preferred; travel experience required; Level II trauma experience preferred
• Skills: Proficiency with Epic charting; strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse adult/geriatric population
• Scheduling: Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Onboarding: 24 hours of orientation; onsite RN modules (4–6 hours) completed during orientation
• Compliance: 100-mile radius rule; pre-approved time off: 1 per contract

Benefits and Support

• 24-hour orientation and onsite RN modules to support onboarding
• Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter support for the duration of the assignment
• Pre-approved time off allowed per contract to help with personal planning
• Onsite credentialing and core onboarding items completed within 48 hours of contract signing

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.