Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Pocatello, ID
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,865/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your travel nursing career as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Pocatello, Idaho. This 12-week travel RN contract offers night shifts in a 26-bed Emergency Department serving a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI-accredited facility, and tertiary care center for southeastern Idaho. Pocatello offers outdoor recreation, scenic mountain surroundings, and welcoming community living.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Pocatello, Idaho
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Contract Duration: 12 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Charting System: Epic
- Weekend Coverage: Weekends required
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Emergency Room RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department registered nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required and in hand at the time of submission
- Recent Epic electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience
- Experience in a Level II Trauma Center, community hospital, or high-volume Emergency Department preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Ability to care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency care environment
- Applicants must reside outside the applicable 50-mile local-candidate radius to qualify as travelers
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric populations
- Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, ongoing reassessments, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
- Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke, STEMI, neurological emergencies, respiratory distress, orthopedic injuries, and other acute conditions
- Initiate and maintain IV access, administer medications and blood products, and manage continuous infusions as ordered
- Monitor patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, sedation, vasopressors, arterial lines, and central lines
- Support procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, ABG interpretation, and emergency stabilization
- Assist with care for pediatric emergencies, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex cases
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the care team
- Participate in trauma, stroke, and STEMI response processes while maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment
Apply now for this Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Pocatello, Idaho, and join a high-acuity Emergency Department team serving southeastern Idaho.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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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About Pocatello, ID
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Pocatello, ID here's what you should know:- Pocatello's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85-90°F, while winter lows can dip to 15-20°F.
- Pocatello experiences all four seasons, with snowy winters and warm summers.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and the presence of universities in the area.
- Pocatello is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Pocatello has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range varies, with a significant presence of young adults due to the universities.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities and outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Pocatello offers a range of activities including outdoor adventures in the Bannock Mountains, ice fishing, Nordic skiing, and entertainment at Ross Park.
- The historic downtown area features specialty shops, eateries, bakeries, brew pubs, and bars, providing plenty of options for dining, shopping, and entertainment.
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