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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience and prior travel nursing experience, working nights across multiple facilities in the Boise, ID area.
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Acute care hospital setting spanning 7 Med/Surg units across facilities in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa — all approximately 20 minutes apart and easily accessible via interstate
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Travelers are assigned to the Clinical Support Unit (Med/Surg Float Pool) and may be floated to any facility in the region within their specialty, or assigned as a 1:1 sitter in any area
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on Med/Surg units; patient care techs are also available (ratios of 1:8–10 depending on floor and day)
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RNs are required to titrate drips; common Med/Surg titratable drip includes insulin
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Epic EMR used; experience preferred
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12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
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Every other weekend required
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Travelers are first to float and may be floated mid-shift to different units and facilities based on need; unit and facility assignments are communicated via app approximately 1 hour before shift start
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No self-scheduling; block scheduling is attempted but not guaranteed
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Active Idaho RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand — pending licensure is not accepted
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Current BLS certification required; copies of active certifications must be provided (pending certifications not accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates
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Valid driver's license required
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Float pool is supported by 7 assistant managers, with one always on call 24/7; leadership rounds with travelers on days, nights, and weekends
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Orientation consists of a meet-and-greet on day 1 followed by 3 shifts of inpatient orientation
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No specific scrub color required; clean and professional attire is expected
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Holiday coverage filled in as needed
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Former permanent employees must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
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Meridian Medical Center is centrally located among all facilities and is a recommended base for travelers; safe parking is available at all locations
