Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies and protocols. The RN responds to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions and organizes care delivery by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, evaluating, and communicating with providers and leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure in Idaho
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required

Essential Job Functions

• Apply the Nursing Process for patients across all age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Thorough documentation following regulatory and hospital requirements
• Maintain clinical competencies and professional development for self and others
• Practice clinical skills in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good judgment, patience, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with changing patient safety requirements
• Proficiency with computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic medical records software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Advanced math skills, creativity, problem analysis, teamwork, and decision-making

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience as per licensure requirements
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Location Requirement

• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to qualify

Certifications Required (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors, annual completion required)

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Note: This position follows a 100-mile radius rule; candidates living within 100 miles of the facility are not eligible.