Medical-Surgical RN
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Floor 6)

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: Medical Surgical, Floor 6
• Beds: 35
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (based on patient acuity using an acuity tool)
• Patient Population:

  • Bariatric Surgery (Center of Excellence)
  • Urology (TURP, cystoscopy, prostatectomy, continuous bladder irrigation)
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery (AAA repair, endarterectomy, fempop bypass)
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Gynecological Surgery (mainly hysterectomies)
  • Plastic Surgery/Breast Reconstruction (mastectomies)
  • Cystic Fibrosis and general medical patients
  • Additional specialty surgeries including Whipple and Pectus surgeries

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Idaho
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS Certification
• Proficiency with central lines
• Ostomies management

Clinical & Operational Details

• RNs do not titrate drips; common drips include heparin (set rate)
• Charge Nurse present on each shift without patient assignment; travelers may serve as charge nurse if experienced
• CNA ratio approximately 1:8-10
• Respiratory Therapy equipment includes CPAP, high flow, and occasional BiPAP (patients dependent on BiPAP are transferred to higher level of care)
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; RNs must be able to interpret cardiac strips
• Floating to similar med/surg units at nearby hospitals required but infrequent; travelers float first when needed

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, possibly more based on need
• Holiday coverage: As needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Dress code: No specific scrub color required; must be clean and professional
• Orientation:

  • 1 shift of unit-specific orientation following hospital orientation
  • 1 didactic day with educator for unit-specific training

Additional Notes

• The facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address prior to profile review.