Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical unit position on night shift, requiring 2+ years of experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• 13-week assignment length
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Diverse patient population including sepsis, CIWA, confusion, AMS, COPD, post-op care, AKI, trauma, respiratory failure, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, cardiac conditions, diabetes, GI conditions, isolation, and SI with medical indications
• Epic charting system used
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact) required in hand at time of submittal
• BLS certification required
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration required
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Knowledge of heparin, insulin, and PCA medication administration required
• Experience with CVA, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury care required

Additional Information

• Apply the nursing process across patient age groups from infants to geriatrics
• Document care thoroughly following regulatory and hospital requirements
• Work in a fast-paced clinical environment requiring adaptability to evolving patient safety standards
• Utilize rapid response and code teams for cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.