Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,688 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pocatello, Idaho. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Pocatello, Idaho Apply now for a medical-surgical travel nurse job in Pocatello, Idaho, offering competitive weekly pay, night shifts, and a 13-week contract. Bring your clinical expertise to a fast-paced medical-surgical setting where you will care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory, and trauma-related needs while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services. Located in southeastern Idaho, Pocatello provides easy access to scenic mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Travel Nursing Job Details Location: Pocatello, Idaho Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,580 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Start Date: November 2, 2026 Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36- or 48-hour option available Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics Typical Patient Ratio: 1:6 on days, nights, and weekends Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; approximately two weekend shifts per pay period Electronic Medical Record: Epic Travel Requirement: Travel assignment; applicants must reside outside the 50-mile local radius Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission; state or compact licensure accepted as applicable At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience Previous travel nursing experience required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Recent experience caring for patients with a 1:6 assignment ratio Epic charting experience Ability to float to other units when qualified and as department needs require Trauma Level II experience preferred Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients. Assess, monitor, and manage patients with conditions including sepsis, COPD, acute kidney injury, respiratory failure, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and altered mental status. Care for post-operative, trauma, isolation, substance-withdrawal, and medically indicated behavioral-health patients. Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, drains, feeding tubes, and wound vacs as indicated. Administer medications, blood products, insulin, heparin, and other therapies in accordance with clinical orders and facility protocols. Perform or support IV starts, phlebotomy, central-line blood draws, continuous bladder irrigation, pre- and post-procedure care, and other medical-surgical interventions. Recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately activate rapid-response or code resources. Document assessments, interventions, care plans, and outcomes accurately in Epic. Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, social services, and other members of the care team. Promote patient safety, infection prevention, education, and continuity of care throughout each shift. Apply now to join this medical-surgical travel nursing team in Pocatello, Idaho. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 528209. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.