Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Boise, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Med Surg (Medical Surgical) 2 years exp required

Required Certifications

BLS, RN ID/Compatct states

Shift Notes

7p-7a, every other weekend, Floating to like units between our local hospitals- Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center is required. Travelers are first to float. Med/surg floats to med/surg units when needed. Not super common.

MedSurg – Floor 6 | RN Unit Overview

Department: MedSurg
Unit: Floor 6
Number of Beds: 35
Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4–5, adjusted by real-time acuity tool

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

This is a multi-specialty surgical/medical unit. Common patient types include:

• Bariatric Surgery (Center of Excellence; high volume)
• Urology: TURP, cystoscopy, prostatectomy, CBI management
• Colorectal Surgery
• Vascular Surgery: AAA repair, endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass
• Acute Care Surgery
• Gynecological Surgery: primarily hysterectomies
• Plastics/Breast Reconstruction: mastectomies
• Additional Specialty Surgeries: Whipple procedures, pectus surgery
• Cystic Fibrosis patients
• General Medical Patients: No dedicated medical unit—shared on this floor

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience (more preferred)
• Proficient in:
  • Central line care
  • NG tube management
  • Ostomy care
  • Surgical drain management
  • Professional communication
• Preferred experience:
  • Continuous Bladder Irrigations (CBIs)
  • Foley catheter management
• Required Certification: BLS
• No drip titration required
• Common drips: Heparin (set rate as ordered)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse on each shift: No patient assignment
• Strong leadership presence:
  • Assistant Nurse Managers
  • Manager
  • Day/Night coverage
  • Weekend on-call leadership
• Travelers may act as charge if experienced
• CNAs available at 1:8–10 ratio
• Remote telemetry monitoring provided; RNs must read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: CPAP and high-flow oxygen; occasional BiPAP
  • BiPAP-dependent patients are transferred to higher level of care

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7–7
• Scheduler ensures grouped shifts (e.g., 3 consecutive nights when possible)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (may increase based on need)
• Holiday requirement: As needed
• No call or standby requirement

Floating Expectations

• Required to float to similar MedSurg units at:
  • Meridian Medical Center
  • Nampa Medical Center
• Travelers float first
• Floating is not frequent but possible

Orientation & Dress Code

• 1 shift of unit-specific orientation (after hospital orientation)
• 1 didactic day with educator for unit processes and specifics
• No specific scrub color required—clean, professional attire acceptable
• Radius rule: Must live 50+ miles from the facility