About The Role

Overview Registered Nurse – Orthopedics in Pocatello, Idaho. This travel assignment starts on 09/14/2026 for a duration measured in weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,242 to $2,417, with 0 guaranteed hours. Shift is Nights, 4x12, in a hospital setting. The unit focuses on adult orthopedic care, including post-op and injury management, with a patient population of adults and approximately 10 beds, operating with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Key Highlights - Weekly pay: $2,242–$2,417 per week - Shift: Nights, 4x12 - Contract duration: Travel – temporary assignment (weeks) - Start date: 09/14/2026 - Unit: Orthopedics (adult) with about 10 beds and 1:5 patient ratio - Onboarding: onsite orientation within 48 hours; RN modules ~4–6 hours, Allied modules ~2–3 hours Responsibilities - Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult orthopedic patients, including post-operative and injury management; prioritize and delegate tasks per unit policies. - Monitor patients, recognize and respond to life-threatening situations; participate in rapid response or code events as needed. - Manage surgical drains, wound care, PCA, casting/trauma care, and post-op care; perform necessary IV management and peripheral line care. - Start and maintain IVs, administer medications (e.g., heparin, insulin), perform dysrhythmia interpretation as needed. - Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team (providers, PT/OT, pharmacy, respiratory, social services) and document thoroughly in the charting system (Epic preferred). - Educate patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and ensure safe transitions of care. Requirements - Active RN license in Idaho or a compact state in hand at time of submittal. - Minimum 1 year of RN experience in orthopedics; previous charge experience preferred. - Certifications: BLS, NIHSS, ACLS (as listed). - Experience with orthopedic care (total joint replacement, ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters) and post-op management; ability to work nights on a 10-bed adult ortho unit. - Epic charting experience preferred; ability to function effectively in a hospital setting. Benefits and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment - Onboarding and credentialing coordination to support rapid start - Orientation modules completed onsite (RN ~4–6 hours; Allied ~2–3 hours) - Assignment support with a dedicated point of contact during the travel period Find more opportunities Interested in other openings? Apply at <https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply> to view additional travel nursing opportunities and related assignments. 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