
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Pocatello, ID
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.78
- Weekly
- $1,540
- Yearly (full-time)
- $80,080
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
This job pays about $42.78/hour — 4% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Idaho ($44.45/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Idaho right now
- 151 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Idaho from 6 agencies, 12 of them in Pocatello.
- Pay in these listings: $42.14 – $121/hour, median $61.67/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Idaho: $44.45/hour ($92,456/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($64.01/hour across 49 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Job in Pocatello, Idaho
Start your next travel RN job in Pocatello, Idaho (ZIP 83201), a welcoming setting for your next assignment. Join a dynamic Medical-Surgical team and care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population in a collaborative, fast-paced acute care environment. This Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced Med/Surg nurses who value strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and compassionate bedside care.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Pocatello, Idaho
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500 - $1,580
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Required, with flexible scheduling needs
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a busy acute care setting
- Comfort working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality Med/Surg nursing care to patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process
- Document thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes with sound clinical judgment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care
- Manage a patient load of up to 6 patients while maintaining excellent care standards
- Provide care for patients with conditions such as sepsis, COPD, post-operative needs, trauma, renal issues, and cardiac concerns
- Support a positive, professional environment while adapting to the needs of a fast-paced unit
Apply now to join this Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg opportunity in Pocatello, Idaho.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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