Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking a Travel RN for Med/Surg Tele in Boise, Idaho. This float pool role involves nights (7pm–7am), 12-hour shifts, and coverage across ED, M/S, and Tele units at multiple facilities within the region. Requirements include an active RN license (state or compact), current BLS/ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years in the specialty.

EPIC EMR experience is preferred. You will titrate drips and interpret telemetry with a 1:4–1:5 nurse-patient ratio depending on

Qualifications

• Active RN license (State or Compact) and current BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required in Med/Surg Tele or similar.
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg, Tele, and ED holds units.
• Titrate drips (heparin, insulin, cardizem, amio, nitro) and monitor telemetry.
• Float across facilities in the Boise region as needed; 1:4 to 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry reading

Driver's license

Two professional references

Tools

EPIC EMR

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$2,222/wk

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Boise, Idaho

Assignment Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 2 days ago

Nights, 3x12hrs

36 hrs/wk

Sep 28, 2026

13 weeks

4

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a float pool position requiring 2 years of specialty and travel experience along with active ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• Float pool position covering Clinical Support Units (ED, M/S & Tele) across multiple facilities in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa
• May float to any facility in the region within specialty or serve as a 1:1 sitter as needed
• Patient population includes postop, ortho, neuro, satellite tele, medical, and oncology cases, plus ED holds such as CVA/TIA, chest pain, CHF, and abdominal pain
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4 for ED holds and 1:5 for Med/Surg
• Nights shift, 7p-7a on a 12-hour schedule
• Every other weekend required
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling attempted but not guaranteed
• First to float, including midshift floating to different units and facilities as needed
• No call or standby requirement
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, insulin, cardizem, amio, and nitro
• Charge nurse present on all units with an assistant manager on-call 24/7 for support

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) required, ID/compact license accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Experience with cardizem, amio, and nitro required
• ED holds experience preferred
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg, Tele, and ED holds units, including titrating drips and interpreting telemetry independently
• Assigned unit and facility communicated via app approximately 1 hour before shift start
• All facilities are approximately 20 minutes apart with easy highway access and safe parking
• Nurse aides and patient care techs support units at ratios ranging from 1:8 to 1:10 depending on floor and day
• Respiratory therapy available to assist with vent, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow equipment
• Scrub color is flexible as long as attire is clean and professional
• Orientation includes a meet and greet on day 1 followed by 3 shifts of inpatient orientation
• Holiday coverage filled based on need
• Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Permanent employees must be separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Facilities are described as having a strong culture with easy access and parking; Meridian Medical Center is centrally located to all sites

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,222/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,890

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,560

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,574/wk

Lodging

$156.90 x 7 days = $1,098

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,222/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,000 - $2,222. The $2,222 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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