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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in Idaho, requiring 2 years of experience and certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
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Acute care hospital Med/Surg unit with 10 beds, expandable to 18
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Diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, including typical Med/Surg diagnoses (pneumonia, CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy), neonatal/pediatric cases (elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation), and swing bed/rehab patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, averaging 1:5 and up to 1:6 on rare occasions
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Respiratory therapy support available for CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen; RT sets up and monitors equipment (no vents on unit)
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Remote telemetry monitoring available; ability to read tele strips is preferred
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Charting is done in Epic
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12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p
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Weekend requirement: minimum 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period, with additional weekends possible based on need
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Holiday coverage required based on unit need
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Travelers are first to float; floating may include L&D or ED for helping hands coverage
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Active Idaho (ID) or Compact RN license required — pending licenses will not be accepted
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Required certifications (all must be active): BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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BSN not required
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Epic EMR experience
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Ability to read telemetry strips preferred
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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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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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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Unit has a charge nurse each shift; charge nurse may carry a 1:2 patient assignment — travelers may be asked to serve as charge nurse or preceptor
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Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:10 ratio
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Orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a preceptor
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No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated
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Former permanent employees of the facility must have been away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
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Any scrub color and pattern is allowed; facility-provided scrubs are available but not required
