Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Pocatello, ID
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care for medical-surgical patients with diverse diagnoses including sepsis, CIWA, confusion, AMS, COPD, post-op care, AKI, trauma, respiratory failure, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, cardiac conditions, diabetes, GI conditions, isolation precautions, and suicidal ideation with medical indications.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6.
• Float to other units allowed if competencies are met.
• Unit size: 48 beds.
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records.

Essential Job Functions

• Apply the Nursing Process across all age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Thorough documentation following regulatory and hospital standards.
• Maintain clinical competencies and support professional development.
• Adapt to varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work effectively in a busy, stressful environment with evolving patient safety requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Good judgment, patience, and professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records.
• Strong organizational and workload management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced math skills and critical thinking for problem analysis and decision making.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate creativity in patient care.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or documented history)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check updated annually, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• Employment application and resume required.
• 7-year work history verification required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• Photo for badge required.
• Driver’s license or state ID required.
• E-Verify and other federal background checks required upon hire.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to float to other units if competencies are met.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must comply with a 100-mile radius rule (must live at least 100 miles from the facility).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical-surgical environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and commitment to quality patient care.