Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,591 per week

Planet 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: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Pocatello, Idaho

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) locum tenens opportunity in Pocatello, Idaho (ZIP 83201). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern hospital setting, serving adult and geriatric patients. This travel RN job is ideal for experienced Med/Surg nurses seeking Idaho healthcare jobs in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

Med/Surg RN Job Details – Pocatello, Idaho

• Location: Pocatello, Idaho (ZIP 83201) – Southeastern Idaho healthcare jobs
• Unit: Med/Surg Floor 4A
• Position Type: Locum tenens / Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• End Date: January 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,460 - $1,500
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Daily Census: 44 patients
• Facility: Modern hospital with interdisciplinary support (IV Teams, PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, and more)
• 100-Mile Radius Rule: Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license in Idaho (required for Idaho nursing jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current BLS certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required within 12 months of hire)
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Competency in managing patient ratios of 5-7
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Willingness to float to other units if competencies are met

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care using the nursing process and hospital protocols
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations with appropriate clinical interventions
• Prioritize, delegate, and communicate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary team members
• Accurately document patient care and maintain clinical records
• Maintain clinical competencies and pursue ongoing professional development
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, COPD, trauma, respiratory failure, post-op, AKI, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, and more
• Perform procedures including blood product administration, central line blood draws, chest tube management, colostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP, feeding tube management, IV starts, wound care, tracheostomy management, and more
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Experience the best of southeastern Idaho while making a difference in patient lives. Pocatello offers a vibrant downtown, friendly neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Med/Surg RN locum tenens job in Idaho!

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #415427. 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: Med/Surg

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus