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

Registered Nurse (Neuro Med-Surg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7pm - 7am)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 48 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Unit Details

• Department: Medical Surgical / Neuro
• Unit: Floor 9 - Neuro
• Number of Beds: 34
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
• Patient Types: Stroke, spine/back surgeries, cranial surgeries (usually not assigned to travelers), neck surgeries, medical neuro disorders, neuro intervention procedures, Guillain Barre, Myasthenia Gravis, seizures, EEG monitoring, surgeries involving nerve access
• Average Patient Length of Stay: 2-5 days
• Neuroscience Nurse Practitioners available 24/7 for neuro surgery and intervention support
• Respiratory Therapy equipment available: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, Trachs; RT staff available as resource
• Telemetry monitors expected to be implemented summer 2024 (workflow pending)
• Charge Nurse present on each shift (no patient assignment)
• CNAs available at a ratio of 1:8
• Floating required to support all Med-Surg areas in the region; travelers are first to float
• Weekend and holiday shifts required as needed

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical or Telemetry nursing
• Preferred experience with stroke patients
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EPIC electronic medical record experience strongly preferred
• First-time travelers are acceptable (prior travel experience not required)

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days plus 1 didactic day with unit-based educator
• Scheduling managed by unit managers; travelers fill staffing needs
• Night shifts typically scheduled in blocks of 3 when possible (not guaranteed)
• No call or standby requirements
• No specific scrub color required; professional and clean attire expected

Additional Notes

• Nurses do not titrate drips on this unit
• No common titratable or set rate drips used
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address eligibility
• House Supervisor supports entire hospital; Assistant Managers available on shifts

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-medical surgical environment with a supportive team and a variety of neurological patient cases.