Registered Nurse Travel Job Telemetry Shift Nights

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Telemetry position in Boise, ID, requiring 2 years of experience and post-procedural cardiac experience, with day shift scheduling and floating responsibilities across two units.
Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a Telemetry unit split across two floors (3rd and 7th), which pool staffing together
• 3rd Floor (20 beds) focuses on cardiac patients including post-op open heart, TAVRs, ablations, post-caths, pacemakers, and med tele; 7th Floor (35 beds) is general tele with CHF, sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, post-strokes, and post-procedural overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• CNA support available: 3 CNAs on the 3rd floor and 5 CNAs on the 7th floor at typical ratios of 1:8
• Charge nurse present on each unit without a patient assignment unless necessary; Crisis and Resource nurse available in-house
• Remote telemetry techs located on the 3rd floor; RNs are expected to read and interpret tele strips twice per shift
• RT available on each floor managing high-flow, BiPAP, and CPAP; RNs may be asked to assist as needed
• RNs may be required to titrate Heparin and occasionally Insulin drips; facility will train on insulin if needed
• Common set-rate drips include cardiac GTT, amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, and dobutamine
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Days: Saturday/Sunday)
• Travelers are first to float and may be floated to any MS, MS-Tele, or Tele unit within the hospital or to sister facilities in Meridian and Nampa
• Scheduling is made 6 weeks at a time; travelers are asked to stay flexible to fill gaps, with a maximum of 5 consecutive shifts; block scheduling is not available
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active ID or compact RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Post-procedural cardiac experience required (cath lab, ablations, open heart surgery)
• PCU and stepdown experience preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips required
• Epic EMR experience
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 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
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Travelers are expected to float between the 3rd and 7th floor telemetry units based on staffing needs
• Holiday coverage may be required, but travelers would not be expected to work every holiday
• 2-shift unit-specific orientation provided (one shift on 3rd floor, one shift on 7th floor)
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent employees must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• This is a traveler-friendly facility where leadership treats travelers comparably to permanent staff, with a strong history of contract extensions

American Traveler Job ID #P-727596. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.