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) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and ED holds units at facilities within the region, including coverage as a 1:1 sitter when needed
• Manage a patient assignment of up to 1:4 (ED holds) or 1:5 (Med Surg) across diverse diagnoses including post-op, ortho, neuro, oncology, CVA/TIA, chest pain, CHF, and abdominal pain
• Titrate drips independently, including cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, and insulin
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently without reliance on monitor techs
• Adapt to mid-shift and cross-facility float assignments as directed, with unit and location communicated via app approximately one hour before shift start
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, and respiratory therapy to deliver safe, high-quality patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with eligibility to practice in 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 manage telemetry patients independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with ED holds patients (CVA/TIA, chest pain rule-out, CHF)
• Hands-on experience with cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin drip management
• Comfort with high-acuity float pool environments across multiple units and facilities

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 near the interstate with safe, accessible parking at every site