Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Float: Yes, with competencies
• Number of Beds: 48
• Patient Diagnoses:
  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

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred (will accept 1 year)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred (not required)

Required Skills & Certifications

• Charting System: Epic (experience required)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • RN License in Idaho
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 12 months of hire
• Additional Certifications (as applicable): PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification

Essential Job Functions

• Apply the Nursing Process for all age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Thorough documentation following regulatory and hospital requirements
• Maintain clinical competencies and professional development
• Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment adapting to patient safety requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good judgment, patience, and professional demeanor
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records
• Creativity, problem analysis, teamwork, and decision-making skills

Compliance & Requirements

• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (100-mile radius rule)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (seasonal)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Additional Notes

• Must complete unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References are not required for clearance but may be requested internally
• Orientation and competency exams required as applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical surgical environment with a diverse patient population and requires a dedicated, experienced RN with strong clinical and communication skills.