Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Nampa, ID
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS RN ID/compact 

Shift Notes

7p-7a, weekends in rotation as needed, Will float to MedSurg here, May also float to Meridian or Boise to Tele

Facility Radius Rule: 50 miles.

Department: Telemetry | RN

• Unit: Telemetry Nampa Hospital Flr 1
• # of Beds: 24
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:04
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Heart Failure, COPD, Sepsis, AFIB, PNA, Stroke, detox, suicidal holds
• Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 1 year experience, okay with first time travelers. Must be a good team player.
• Are RN's required to titrate drips: No
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Set drop rate medication- Diltiazem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lidocaine.
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse does not take patients and there is a Admin Sup on site 24/7.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: CNAs- 1:8 ratio. Will have 3 CNAs if unit is full.
• RT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap (if on for more that 4 hours pt will transfer to the ICU), High Flow.
• Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit: We have Tele Techs. RNs are required to sign off their strips. SpaceLabs.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, 7-7. Shifts are schedule by the unit scheduler. Shifts can be blocked or grouped together.
• Weekend Requirements: As needed- try to do every other but may need travelers to fill in the holes.
• Holiday Requirements: If there is a need.
• Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No.
• Floating Requirements: Will float to MedSurg here. May also float to Meridian or Boise to Tele.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color as long as clean and professional.
• How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 1-2 days.
• Additional Notes: Nampa Tele staff using a team nursing model. If full they would have a charge with 7 RNs on the floor, 2 of those RNs would be leads who would have 1-2 patients so they can help other RNs on the floor if they are busy—doing med passes, helping with cares, etc. Travelers can work as lead if they are experienced.
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