Medical-Surgical RN
Pocatello, ID
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location

• City: Pocatello, Idaho

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Patient Care Environment

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Unit size: 48 beds/rooms
• Float required within competencies
• Patient diagnoses include: Sepsis, CIWA, Confusion, AMS, COPD, Post-op care, AKI, Trauma, Respiratory failure, Bowel obstruction, Pyelonephritis, Cardiac conditions, Diabetes, GI conditions, Isolation, Suicidal ideation with medical indications

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Essential Job Functions

• Apply nursing process knowledge across all age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics
• Thorough documentation following regulatory and hospital standards
• Maintain clinical competencies and support professional development
• Work effectively in a busy, changing environment with patient safety focus

Skills and Abilities

• Good judgment, patience, and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computer applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records
• Advanced math skills and problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork and decision-making skills

Required Health and Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions screening
• Competency exams and color blindness test as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• 7-year work history verification
• Ability to float to other units as needed within competencies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical surgical unit with a diverse patient population requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.