Job info

Location: Nampa, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
Hours per Day: 12 hours
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Type: Telemetry
Number of Beds: 24
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Patient Types: Heart Failure, COPD, Sepsis, Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB), Pneumonia (PNA), Stroke, detox, suicidal holds
Care Model: Team nursing with charge nurse and lead RNs; travelers may serve as leads if experienced
Floating: May float to MedSurg unit locally or to Telemetry units in nearby cities

No requirement for RNs to titrate drips
Common set-rate drips: Diltiazem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
Respiratory equipment used: CPAP, BiPAP (patients on BiPAP >4 hours transfer to ICU), High Flow oxygen
Telemetry monitoring: Tele/Monitor Techs available; RNs sign off on strips (SpaceLabs system)
Charge nurse and administrative supervisor present 24/7
CNAs available with a ratio of 1:8; typically 3 CNAs on full unit

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment on a night shift with a supportive team environment.

Facility

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Cost of Living

Nampa's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Nampa experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Nampa and can be easily found through various online platforms.

Transportation

Demographics

Nampa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Nampa offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
The city has a budding art and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping nearby.

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