Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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