Telemetry Registered Nurse
Nampa, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Telemetry travel contract working night shifts at an acute care hospital in Nampa, ID, with floating requirements and a 50-mile radius rule.

Details

• Acute care hospital telemetry unit (Floor 1) with 24 beds
• Patient population includes heart failure, COPD, sepsis, A-fib, pneumonia, stroke, detox, and suicidal holds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, supported by CNAs at a 1:8 ratio
• Telemetry monitoring via SpaceLabs; RNs are required to sign off on their own strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment in use includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Set-rate drips administered on the unit include Diltiazem, Heparin, Amiodarone, and Lidocaine — drip titration is not required
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Weekends required on a rotation basis, with travelers expected to help fill scheduling gaps as needed
• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Floating is required to MedSurg within the same facility, and may also include float to Telemetry units in Meridian or Boise
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active ID RN license or compact RN license (must be active, pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience
• Driver's license 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
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — permanent address will be verified

Additional Information

• Unit operates on a team nursing model; when fully staffed, 2 of 7 floor RNs serve as leads with a reduced patient load of 1–2 patients to assist colleagues with med passes and patient care — experienced travelers are eligible to work as leads
• A dedicated charge nurse is present on each shift and does not take a patient assignment; an administrative supervisor is on-site 24/7
• Unit-specific orientation is 1–2 days
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated
• Former permanent employees of the facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any color scrubs are acceptable as long as they are clean and professional