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.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Telemetry strip reading preferred.

Special Requests: - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - One-off exceptions for current/previous employees may be considered, but they must be approved by St. Luke’s Health System.

Unit Details: - Patient population ranges from 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. - Titrated drips are used very rarely; common drips include insulin and antibiotics. - Travelers may be expected to serve as charge nurse or preceptor; charge nurse may take a 1:2 assignment on occasion. - RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP home regimen, and occasional high flow; RT sets up and monitors. - Remote tele tech support available. Uses Epic. - Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4, average 1:5, and can go up to 1:6 on rare occasion.

Shift & Scheduling: - Minimum of 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period; may be more if needed. - Holiday coverage 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 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