Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in Idaho, requiring 2 years of experience and certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Job Details

• Acute care hospital Med/Surg unit with 10 beds, expandable to 18,
• Diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, including typical Med/Surg diagnoses (pneumonia, CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy), neonatal/pediatric cases (elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation), and swing bed/rehab patients,
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, averaging 1:5 and up to 1:6 on rare occasions,
• Respiratory therapy support available for CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen; RT sets up and monitors equipment (no vents on unit),
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; ability to read tele strips is preferred,
• Charting is done in Epic,
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p,
• Weekend requirement: minimum 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period, with additional weekends possible based on need,
• Holiday coverage required based on unit need,
• No on-call or standby requirement,
• Travelers are first to float; floating may include L&D or ED for helping hands coverage,

Job Requirements

• Active Idaho (ID) or Compact RN license required - pending licenses will not be accepted,
• Required certifications (all must be active): BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP,
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,
• BSN not required,
• Epic EMR experience,
• Ability to read telemetry strips preferred,
• Valid driver's license required for consideration,
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible - local candidates are not accepted,

Additional Information

• Unit has a charge nurse each shift; charge nurse may carry a 1:2 patient assignment - travelers may be asked to serve as charge nurse or preceptor,
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:10 ratio,
• Orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a preceptor,
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated,
• Former permanent employees of the facility must have been away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment,
• Any scrub color and pattern is allowed; facility-provided scrubs are available but not required