Travel Registered Nurse Orthopedics Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Orthopedics in Pocatello, Idaho. This travel assignment starts on 09/28/2026 and runs for Weeks. Earn 2,246 to 2,396 per week on a 4x12 Night shift in a hospital setting. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This assignment requires active licensure and orthopedics experience, with the unit accepting first-time travel nurses and a 50-mile local radius rule in effect.

Key Highlights
- Location: Pocatello, Idaho
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Weekly pay: 2,246–2,396 per week
- Shift: 4x12 Nights
- Local rule: 50-mile radius — no local candidates; unit accepts first-time travel nurses

Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for adults recovering from orthopedic surgery or injury, including neurovascular checks, wound care, pain management, drain and PCA care, and patient education.
- Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including starting/maintaining IVs, peripheral line care, and blood product administration as ordered.
- Monitor cardiac status and provide non-invasive airway support; respond to rapid responses and codes as needed.
- Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record (Epic preferred) and participate in interdisciplinary care coordination with PT, OT, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and transport.
- Support orthopedic-specific care such as ortho trauma, total joint care, and isolation precautions; assist with discharge planning and patient education for home care.

Requirements
- Active RN license in Idaho or a compact state, in hand at time of submittal.
- BLS, NIHSS, and ACLS certifications as listed.
- Minimum 1 year RN experience in orthopedics; prior charge nurse experience preferred.
- Orthopedic-specific clinical skills (ortho trauma, total joint care, drains, nerve block catheters, PCA) and ability to manage post-operative care.
- Onboarding requirements: core items and labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing; onsite orientation with RN modules.

Benefits and Support
- Onboarding and onsite orientation to complete core items within 48 hours of signing.
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
- Interdisciplinary support: IV team, PT, RT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, transport, and rapid response.
- Epic (or similar EMR) documentation support and care coordination resources.

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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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