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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Floor 6)

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical, Floor 6
• Beds: 35
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (based on patient acuity using an acuity tool)
• Patient Population:

  • Bariatric Surgery (Center of Excellence)
  • Urology (TURP, cystoscopy, prostatectomy, continuous bladder irrigations)
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery (AAA repair, endarterectomy, fempop bypass)
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Gynecological Surgery (mainly hysterectomies)
  • Plastic Surgery/Breast Reconstruction (mastectomies)
  • Cystic Fibrosis and general medical patients
  • Additional specialty surgeries: Whipple, Pectus Surgery

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience (preference for more)
• BLS Certification required
• Proficiency with:

  • Central lines
  • NG tube management
  • Ostomy care
  • Drain management
  • Foley catheter management and continuous bladder irrigations (preferred)
• Strong professional communication skills

Clinical & Operational Information

• RNs do not titrate drips; common drips include heparin (set rate)
• Charge nurse present on each shift without patient assignment; travelers may serve as charge nurse if experienced
• CNA ratio approximately 1:8-10
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, high flow, and occasional BiPAP (patients dependent on BiPAP are transferred to higher level of care)
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; RNs must be able to interpret cardiac strips
• Floating required to like units at nearby hospitals; travelers are first to float, though floating is not frequent
• Orientation: 1 shift of unit-specific orientation plus 1 didactic day with educator following hospital orientation

Scheduling & Work Hours

• Shift length: 12 hours (7 AM – 7 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, possibly more if needed
• Holiday coverage: As needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Scheduler aims to schedule night shifts in blocks of three for work/life balance

Additional Information

• Dress code: No specific scrub color required; scrubs must be clean and professional
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address verification before proceeding with profile review

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs comfortable with a diverse surgical patient population and flexible scheduling including floating to similar units.