Med Surg Float Pool RN
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Unit

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)
Unit: Med Surg Float Pool (7 Med Surg units across Boise, Meridian, and Nampa)

Job Overview

• Float pool nurses will only float within their specialty (Med Surg) and will not float outside their scope of practice.
• Nurses may float to any facility in the region (Boise, Meridian, Nampa) and may also serve as 1:1 sitters in any area.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio on Med Surg units is typically 1:5.
• Charge nurse is present on all units and takes an assignment.
• Float pool leadership includes 7 assistant managers (one on call 24/7), plus educator and admin support.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Scheduling is block-based but not guaranteed; no self-scheduling.
• Weekend work is every other weekend; holiday coverage as needed.
• Assignments are communicated via an app about 1 hour before shift start.
• Mid-shift floating to different units or facilities is common as needed.
• Clean, professional dress code with no specific scrub color required.
• Orientation includes a meet-and-greet on day 1 and 3 shifts of inpatient orientation.
• Facilities have easy access, safe parking, and a positive work culture.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg specialty.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• RNs in Med Surg may be required to titrate insulin drips.
• Highly preferred: experience with antepartum and mother-baby care for Labor & Delivery travelers (if applicable).

Additional Information

• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on units with ratios ranging from 1:8 to 1:10 depending on floor and day.
• Respiratory therapy equipment specifics and RN responsibilities will be provided by unit managers.
• No requirement for RNs to read their own telemetry strips; tele/monitor techs are present.
• Facilities are approximately 20 minutes apart, centrally located with easy interstate access.
• Meridian is a central location recommended for housing due to proximity to all sites.

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with prior travel experience seeking a regional float pool role with varied unit exposure and supportive leadership.