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

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

Travel RN opportunity in Salmon, Idaho for an adaptable Med/Surg and Obstetrics nurse providing compassionate care to laboring patients, newborns, postpartum patients, and adults.

Join a collaborative clinical team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with obstetric nursing and medical-surgical experience who is comfortable working night shifts in a welcoming community surrounded by the scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation of central Idaho.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Salmon, Idaho
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,630–$2,770
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
• Work Setting: On-site Med/Surg and Obstetrics units
• 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 Registered Nurse Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• At least 1 year of obstetric nursing experience
• Experience with maternal and fetal assessment, newborn assessment, postpartum care, and adult medical-surgical nursing
• 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 one year
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating assignments as needed
• Ability to provide respectful, culturally responsive care to patients and families from diverse backgrounds

Med/Surg and Obstetrics RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, postpartum patients, newborns, and adult medical-surgical patients.
• Assist with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and support throughout the birthing process.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognize complications, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Educate patients and families regarding postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, medications, and self-care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions.
• Administer medications and IV therapy and provide wound care in accordance with orders, policies, and applicable standards.
• Support post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, acute care interventions, and emergency response.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care needs accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, effective patient outcomes.
• Delegate and oversee appropriate tasks for nursing assistants, emergency services technicians, and unit clerks.
• Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and providing clear instruction to patients and families.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, infection prevention, and safety standards.
• Participate in staff education, orientation, mentoring, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Salmon, Idaho, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across Med/Surg and Obstetrics.

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.