Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Idaho license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Special Requests: - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - If previously employed at the facility, any exception must be approved by St. Luke’s Health System. - Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Telemetry strip reading preferred.

Unit Details: - Uses Epic charting. - Nurse:patient ratios typically 1:4, average 1:5, and can go up to 1:6 on rare occasion. - Patient population includes pediatrics to geriatrics; typical Med-Surg patients include pneumonia, CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, babies with elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation, and swing bed rehab patients. - RNs rarely titrate drips; common drips include insulin and antibiotics. - Travelers may be charge or preceptor; charge nurse may take a 1:2 assignment on occasion. - Nurse aides/patient care techs are staffed at 1:10. - Uses remote telemetry tech; monitors listed as Spacelab transitioning to Philips. - RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP home regimen, and occasional high flow; RT sets up and monitors.

Shift & Scheduling: - Weekend requirement: minimum of 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period; may be more if needed. For days, weekends are Saturday or Sunday. - Holidays as needed. - No call.

Floating Requirements: - First to float; could float to L&D or ED for helping hands.

14 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 3 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: ID
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-07-20
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3