Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Healthforce • Pocatello, ID

7d • $2,157 - $2,234 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in a hospital med-surg unit located in Pocatello, Idaho. The assignment is for a weeks-long duration and involves providing direct patient care for adults and geriatrics on a 48-bed unit. The role requires managing a variety of common med-surg diagnoses, performing clinical procedures, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Accurate charting in Epic, participation in rapid response and codes, and adherence to patient safety and infection control measures are essential. Floating to other med-surg units may be required if competency is demonstrated.

Requirements

• Active RN license in hand at time of submittal.
• BLS certification required.
• Travel experience required.
• Epic charting experience required.
• RN licensure; degree type not specified.
• Geographic restriction: 50-mile radius rule; local candidates not eligible.
• Onboarding core items/labs must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Orientation modules onsite for 24 hours.
• Float may be required if competency demonstrated.
• Pre-approved time off: 1 per contract.
• Ability to work nights and adapt to a fast-paced med-surg environment.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adults and geriatrics on a 48-bed med-surg unit, maintaining a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Monitor patient status, perform assessments, administer medications, and document care.
• Manage a spectrum of common med-surg diagnoses (examples include sepsis, respiratory failure/COPD, post-operative recovery, AKI/renal failure, trauma, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, cardiac conditions, diabetes, GI conditions, AMS/confusion, CIWA/substance withdrawal) and apply appropriate isolation precautions as indicated.
• Perform and support a range of clinical procedures and skills, including IV therapy (start/maintenance), PCA use, blood product administration, heparin and insulin administration, PICC management, central line access/blood draws, chest tube care, wound care, and phlebotomy.
• Interpret ABGs as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Work, Pharmacy, Rapid Response, Transport, Interpretation) to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely charting in Epic, participate in rapid response and codes as appropriate, and uphold patient safety, infection control, and quality measures.
• Floating to other med-surg units may occur if competency is demonstrated.

Benefits

• Orientation: 24 hours
• Onboarding: core items and required labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Pre-approved time off: 1 per contract
• Travel assignment support from the staffing organization
• Compliance and safety focus with clear onboarding timelines
• Ongoing assignment support throughout the travel period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed