Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Boise, ID
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Neuro Medical-Surgical) - Boise, Idaho

Job Overview

• Travel assignment starting ASAP
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am), approximately 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract length
• Unit: Medical Surgical, Neuro floor (34 beds)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4
• Float required to support all Med-Surg areas in the region; travelers are first to float
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• No call or standby requirements

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: stroke, spine/back surgeries, cranial surgeries (usually not assigned to travelers), neck conditions, medical neuro disorders, neuro intervention procedures, Guillain Barre, Myasthenia Gravis, seizures, EEG monitoring
• Average patient length of stay: 2-5 days
• Neuroscience Nurse Practitioners provide 24/7 support for neuro surgery and intervention patients
• Respiratory therapy resources available (CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, Trachs)
• Telemetry monitoring equipment to be implemented summer 2024; workflow still being developed

Orientation & Support

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days plus 1 didactic day with unit-based educator
• Charge Nurse present on each shift (no patient assignment)
• House Supervisor supports entire hospital; Assistant Managers available on nights and days
• CNAs available at a ratio of 1:8

Required Certifications & Skills

• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• More than 3 years of experience in Medical-Surgical or Telemetry nursing, with preferred stroke experience
• EPIC electronic medical record experience strongly preferred
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips

Dress Code

• No specific scrub color required; must be clean and professional
• Scrubs not provided

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are acceptable
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address eligibility before proceeding with profile review