Perioperative Registered Nurse
Boise, ID
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Perioperative Care - First St Surgery Center

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS (must be certified)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of preoperative experience in outpatient or inpatient settings
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Unit Details

• 26 Preop Bays
• 6 Operating Rooms (ORs)
• 20 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Bays
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1-2
• Charge nurse coverage: 1 charge nurse over preop/PACU
• CNAs assist with patient rooming, CHG baths, vitals, 12-leads, blood draws, room setup for nerve blocks, cleaning bays, and bed transformations

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

• Hands
• Orthopedics (total joints)
• Foot & ankle
• Sports medicine
• Pain procedures

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with nerve blocks and spinal procedures (training provided)
• May float to PACU or other locations including Nampa, Meridian, and Boise campuses
• Travelers are typically first to float

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift times: 5:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 4-10 hour shifts
• Random day off per week
• Travelers must be flexible to fill gaps in permanent staff coverage
• No guaranteed block scheduling, but schedules provided 4 weeks in advance
• No weekend, holiday, or call requirements

Orientation & Training

• 2 days general orientation
• 1-3 days preceptor training
• Option to test out of Epic EMR class
• EMR system: Epic

Dress Code

• Scrubs of any color
• No artificial nails (must be removed if present)
• Long-sleeve shirt allowed under scrub top, no jackets

Additional Notes

• New facility opened April 2024
• Days Monday-Thursday, hours vary depending on preop or postop shift
• Must be able to float to similar departments as needed