Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Salmon, ID
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg & Obstetrics Contract in Salmon, Idaho

Join a rewarding Idaho travel nursing job as a Registered Nurse providing Med/Surg, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care in Salmon. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable travel nurse who enjoys caring for mothers, newborns, postpartum patients, and adults with medical-surgical needs. Salmon offers a scenic mountain setting with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and a welcoming small-community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,630–$2,770
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel RN contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
• Location: Salmon, Idaho
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.; weekend, holiday, and rotating coverage may be required
• Call-Off Policy: Up to 36 hours of call-off may occur during the 13-week assignment
• Local Candidate Requirement: Candidates must reside outside the 120-mile local radius

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• At least 1 year of obstetric nursing experience
• Experience with maternal and fetal assessment, newborn assessment, and postpartum care
• Med/Surg nursing experience with adult medical and surgical patients
• Current Registered Nurse license in Idaho or an approved compact state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire or within the first year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and healthcare needs

Med/Surg and Obstetrics Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, newborns, and adult Med/Surg patients.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognize complications, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and supportive care.
• Complete newborn assessments and educate families about postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, medications, and self-care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Administer medications and IV therapy, perform wound care, and support postoperative recovery and acute care interventions.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care-plan updates accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, effective patient outcomes.
• Respond to emergencies and make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and established policies.
• Delegate and oversee appropriate tasks assigned to nursing assistants, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Promote patient independence by establishing goals and providing clear instruction to patients and families.
• Maintain continuity of care by communicating patient needs, changes in condition, and follow-up requirements to the care team.
• Support infection prevention, patient privacy, safety practices, regulatory compliance, and quality-care standards.
• Participate in staff education, orientation, mentoring, and professional development activities.

Apply now for this Med/Surg and Obstetrics travel RN opportunity in Salmon, Idaho, and join a healthcare team making a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.

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.