Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Meridian, ID
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Meridian, ID | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Expected 3 shifts/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (occasionally 1:6 in rare circumstances)
• Care for a diverse patient population including total joints, orthopedic/hip fractures, spine surgeries, urology procedures, general surgeries, GYN overflow, and medical overflow cases such as COPD, sepsis, and behavioral health
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently; unit utilizes virtual tele techs with RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips
• Manage set-rate drips including heparin, PCAs, and morphine drips (titration of drips is not required)
• Float between MedSurg floors and to like units within the Treasure Valley area, as well as to the ER for holds or 1:1 assignments as needed
• Maintain willingness to precept students and potentially orient new travel nurses; please indicate availability to precept during the interview process

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Idaho
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• EKG certification required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic, surgical, or urology patient populations
• Familiarity with RT-managed equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Prior travel nursing experience or comfort orienting/precepting new staff
• Experience with SpaceLab or Philips telemetry monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with a charge nurse on every shift, nurse aides/patient care techs, and a day-shift ADT nurse to assist with admissions, discharges, and tasking
• Structured orientation program including general onboarding, EPIC training, online modules, and unit-specific shifts with a preceptor to set travelers up for success