Medical-Surgical RN
Meridian, ID
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor The position provides care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, urologic, general surgical, gynecologic, and medical conditions. The role requires strong medical-surgical experience, telemetry interpretation skills, and the ability to support a collaborative acute care environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; weekends and holidays may be required based on unit needs.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two years of medical-surgical experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification
  • Ability to read and interpret telemetry
  • Active nursing license required for submission
• Additional Information:
  • Patient populations include total joint replacements, orthopedic hip fractures, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, urologic procedures, continuous bladder irrigation, general surgeries, gynecologic overflow, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, behavioral health, sepsis, and infections.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5, with occasional 1:6 assignments.
  • Nurses may administer heparin, patient-controlled analgesia, and morphine infusions; titration of infusions is not required.
  • Nurses are expected to interpret their own telemetry strips.
  • Floating may include comparable medical-surgical units, emergency department holds, or one-to-one assignments.
  • Nurses must be willing to accept students and may precept new travel nurses.
  • Orientation includes general training, electronic health record training, online modules, and unit-based precepting.
  • Clean, professional attire in any color is permitted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits