Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery / Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Boise, ID

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Boise, ID
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 35-bed Medical Surgical floor with nurse-to-patient ratios of generally 1:5, with select patient populations at 1:4 (e.g., neck dissections, facial reconstructions, epilepsy patients)
Care for a diverse patient population including orthopedic (total joints, traumatic fractures), ENT (thyroid surgeries, neck dissections with implanted dopplers, trachs, facial reconstructions), ophthalmology, general MedSurg (appendectomies, cholecystectomies, pneumonia, COPD), sepsis, and high-flow O2 patients
Monitor and interpret telemetry readings independently; perform 30-minute doppler checks as required for applicable post-surgical patients
Manage pediatric overflow patients who qualify under adult ACLS weight criteria, administered under adult medication dosing protocols
Administer and manage set-rate drips including heparin; operate and monitor high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
Float to like Medical Surgical units at sister facilities as needed
Required Qualifications
Active RN licensure in good standing
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to read and independently interpret telemetry/cardiac monitor readings
Willingness to float to like Medical Surgical units as assigned
Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed to fill scheduling gaps
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with post-surgical orthopedic, ENT, or reconstructive patient populations
Familiarity with epilepsy monitoring protocols or EEG/video monitoring environments
Experience managing high-flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with unit educators and leadership for ongoing learning
Why Join Us
Supportive unit structure with a non-patient-carrying charge nurse, assistant managers actively present on the floor, and a dedicated unit-based educator available daily
Exposure to a wide variety of complex and diverse patient populations offering strong professional growth opportunities