Float Pool RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/ED Boarders
Boise, ID
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Clinical Support Unit (MS/Tele/ED Boarders) - Boise, Idaho

Specialty

• Clinical Support Unit (Med Surg / Telemetry / ED Boarders)
• Float pool includes Med Surg, Telemetry, and ED units for boarder patients
• Must float within specialty; no floating outside scope
• Float locations include Boise, Meridian, and Nampa facilities within the region

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty
• Prior travel experience required

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC) — required for all

Unit Details

• Float pool covers 7 Med Surg units across facilities (4 in Boise, 2 in Meridian, 1 in Nampa)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio on Med Surg: 1:5
• Charge nurse present on all units and takes assignments
• Nurse aids/patient care techs available with ratios ranging from 1:8 to 1:10 depending on floor and day
• RNs may be required to titrate drips (e.g., Med Surg insulin)
• No requirement for RNs to read their own telemetry strips; tele/monitor techs are present

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift times: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling attempted but not guaranteed
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No call or standby requirement

Orientation

• Meet and greet on day 1
• 3 shifts of inpatient orientation

Additional Information

• Travelers will be notified via an app about unit and hospital assignment approximately 1 hour before shift start
• Mid-shift floating is common; travelers may float to different units or facilities as needed
• Clean and professional dress code; no specific scrub color required
• Facilities have easy access and safe parking
• Positive work culture
• Highly prefer antepartum and mother-baby experience for Labor & Delivery travelers (if applicable)

Contract Length: 13 weeks