Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position in Boise, ID, requiring 2 years of experience and post-procedural cardiac experience across two pooled telemetry units.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting working across two pooled telemetry floors (3rd and 7th) that share staffing to cover needs
• 3rd Floor (20 beds) focuses on cardiac patients including post-op open heart, TAVRs, ablations, post-caths, pacemakers, and medical telemetry
• 7th Floor (35 beds) covers general telemetry including post-procedural overflow, CHF, sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, and post-stroke patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4; CNA support available with ratios of approximately 1:8
• RNs are expected to read and interpret telemetry strips twice per shift; remote tele techs are located on the 3rd floor
• RNs may be required to titrate Heparin and Insulin drips; set-rate drips include cardiac GTT, amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, and dobutamine
• RT is available on each floor and manages high-flow, BiPAP, and CPAP; RNs may be asked to assist as needed
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p
• 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule; days: Sat/Sun, nights: Fri/Sat
• 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
• Charting system: Epic

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or compact RN license required (must be active, 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)
• Ability to read, interpret, and document telemetry strips required
• PCU and step-down experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Travelers float between the 3rd and 7th floor telemetry units as part of standard staffing coverage
• Orientation consists of 2 shifts — one on the 3rd floor and one on the 7th floor
• Scheduling is typically made 6 weeks at a time; the scheduler works with travelers to build a schedule, though block scheduling is not guaranteed (maximum of 5 consecutive shifts)
• Travelers are asked to remain flexible to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule
• Holiday coverage may be required, but travelers are not expected to work every holiday
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required
• Former permanent employees must have been away for at least one year before being considered for a travel assignment
• This is a traveler-friendly facility where leadership treats travelers like permanent staff; many travelers choose to extend