Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment on a Med/Surg Neuro unit, requiring a BSN, minimum 3 years of experience, and an Idaho or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 34-bed Med/Surg Neuro unit (Floor 9)
• Patient population includes stroke, spine/back surgeries, cranial surgeries, neck surgeries, medical neuro disorders, neuro intervention procedures, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, seizures, and EEG monitoring
• Average patient length of stay is 2–5 days
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4
• Neuroscience NPs are staffed 24/7 to support all neuro surgery and neuro intervention patients
• RT resources available on unit with equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow O2, and trachs
• Philips telemetry monitoring in use on the unit
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Weekends required as needed
• Travelers are first to float to support all Treasure Valley Med/Surg areas
• No on-call or standby requirement
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active Idaho or Compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licensure not accepted
• BSN required
• Minimum 3 years of solid Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience required
• Ortho/spine/stroke experience preferred; neuro experience is a strong plus
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC) and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Epic EMR experience
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: 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 for this position

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge RN on each shift with no patient assignment; House Supervisor supports the full Boise Hospital campus, with 2 Assistant Managers on nights and 1 on days
• CNAs are available on the unit at a 1:8 ratio
• Orientation includes 2 unit-specific days plus a didactic day with the unit-based educator (approximately 24 orientation hours total)
• Scheduling is managed by the unit manager; travelers are placed where needed and nights are typically scheduled 3 in a row when possible
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• No specific scrub color required; clean and professional appearance expected
• Former permanent employees of this facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment