Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Boise, ID

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool

Location

Boise, ID | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:00) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple inpatient facilities within the region, covering Medical/Surgical units and Emergency Department hold areas based on staffing needs
• Manage a patient population that includes post-op, orthopedic, neurological, oncology, telemetry, and medical patients, as well as ED holds including CVA/TIA, chest pain, CHF, and abdominal pain
• Titrate drips independently, including cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, and insulin drips
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently without reliance on monitor technicians
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (ED holds) and 1:5 (Medical/Surgical)
• Receive unit and facility assignments via app approximately one hour before shift start; be prepared for mid-shift floats to different units or facilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license applicable to the state of Idaho
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Telemetry specialty
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and interpret telemetry independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin drip management
• Prior ED holds experience strongly preferred
• Comfort working in a high-volume float pool environment across multiple facilities and unit types

Why Join Us

• Supportive float pool leadership structure with assistant managers on call 24/7, including dedicated rounding on day, night, and weekend shifts
• All facilities are conveniently located approximately 20 minutes apart with easy interstate access and safe parking at every location