Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pocatello, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The position provides care to adult and geriatric patients with a range of medical, surgical, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and post-operative conditions. The role requires clinical judgment, thorough documentation, effective prioritization, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Epic charting system experience Ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio Ability to provide care for adult and geriatric patients Ability to apply the nursing process across diverse patient populations Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience Travel experience Trauma Level II experience Additional Information: Patient care may include sepsis, confusion, altered mental status, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute kidney injury, trauma, respiratory failure, bowel obstruction, pyelonephritis, cardiac conditions, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, isolation, and suicidal ideation with medical indications.

Responsibilities include comprehensive documentation, professional development, clinical competency maintenance, and application of theoretical knowledge and practical nursing skills. Relevant clinical skills include management of central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wound care, wound vacuums, blood products, insulin, heparin, oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway support, arterial blood gas interpretation, peripheral and peripherally inserted central catheter lines, phlebotomy, and intravenous therapy. Collaboration may include intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.

Two weekend shifts per pay period may be required, with scheduling flexibility based on departmental needs. Required time off must be identified during the submission process. A state or compact nursing license must be in hand at submission.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1346265. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus