Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,301 per week

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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with required orthopedic experience for a night shift assignment.

Details

• Work in a Medical Surgical unit with an orthopedic patient focus
• Care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries or injuries, managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Unit has 10 rooms/beds with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12), working 18:45 to 7:15
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Orthopedic nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube care, and administration of Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medications
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills required, including use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration skills required
• Experience with ortho trauma and total joint replacement care required
• Peripheral nerve block catheter experience preferred

Additional Information

• Deliver specialized orthopedic nursing care including patient and family education on care and prevention
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations with appropriate nursing interventions
• Organize care delivery by prioritizing, delegating, and communicating with providers and leaders
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this unit
• No travel pairs or groups will be considered
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-741082. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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