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

This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles.

Med Surg (Medical Surgical) 2 years exp required

Required Certifications

BLS (AHA or ARC), NIHSS RN ID/Compact license 

Shift Notes

7p-7a, weekends as needed, first to float

Unit Notes
Department: MedSurg | Neuro

Ortho/spine/stroke experience is good, but neuro (aka a unicorn) is a plus!

• Unit: Medical Surgical Boise Hospital Flr 9 - Neuro
• # of Beds: 34
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Required Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Neuro: stroke, spine/back surgeries, cranial surgeries (usually don't give to travelers), neck surgeries, medical neuro disorders, neuro intervention procedures, Guillain-Barre, Myasthenia Gravis, seizures, EEG monitoring. Any surgery accessing the nerves. Average patient length of stay is 2-5 days. Neuroscience NPs staff 24/7 and provide support for all neuro surgery and neuro intervention patients. Serves a large geographic area and is the only site for neurosurgery.
• Experience or 'Must Have' Skills: Must have 2 years of experience with a solid MedSurg or Tele background; stroke experience preferred. First-time travelers accepted.
• Are RNs Required to Titrate Drips: No
• Common Titratable &/or Set Rate Drips: N/A
• Is There a Charge Nurse on Each Shift: Charge RN with no patient assignment. House Supervisor supports the entire Boise Hospital. Two Assistant Managers on nights and one on days are available.
• Are There Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs on This Unit: CNAs at a 1:8 ratio.
• RT Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, Trachs. RT available as a resource.
• Are There Tele/Monitor Techs on This Unit: Not yet. Will be getting tele monitors (Philips). Workflow to be determined.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 7:00-7:00. Managers create the schedule. Travelers are scheduled where needed. They try to keep night shifts at 3 in a row (not guaranteed), with staffing based primarily on unit needs.
• Weekend Requirement: If there is a need.
• Holiday Requirement: If there is a need.
• Is There Call or a Standby Requirement: No
• Floating Requirements: Yes, floats to support all Treasure Valley Med-Surg areas. Travelers are first to float.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided: No specific color, as long as scrubs are clean and professional.
• How Many Shifts of Unit/Department Specific Orientation: Yes; 2 unit orientation days + 1 didactic day with the unit-based educator.