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 PM - 7:00 AM

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.

Required Skills/Experience: - Proficient with central lines, NG tube management, ostomies, and drain management. - Must be able to read telemetry strips.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Experience with continuous bladder irrigations (CBIs) and Foley management preferred.

Special Requests: - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - Previous employment at the facility may be considered on an exception basis with approval from St. Luke’s Health System.

Unit Details: - Uses Epic. - 1:4-5 ratio based on acuity; assignments are balanced using an acuity tool in real time. - Multiple specialty Med/Surg unit with a high volume of bariatric surgery, urology (TURP, cystoscopy, prostatectomy, CBIs), colorectal, vascular surgery (AAA repair, endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass), acute care surgery, gynecologic surgery (mainly hysterectomies), plastic surgery/breast reconstruction (mastectomies), cystic fibrosis, and medical patients. Additional specialty surgeries include Whipple and Pectus procedures. - Heparin drips are common; RNs do not titrate drips. - Travelers may be charge if needed and they have experience. - CPAP, high flow, and occasional BiPAP; BiPAP-dependent patients are transferred to a higher level of care. - Remote telemetry monitoring. - CNA support is typically 1:8-10.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend, but may be more often if needed. - Holidays as needed. - No call. - Scheduler works to group night shifts, when possible, into 3 in a row for work/life balance.

Floating Requirements: - Floating to like Med/Surg units between local hospitals, including Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center, is required. Travelers are first to float. Med/Surg floats to Med/Surg units when needed. Not super common.

7 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:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: ID
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-5
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3