Travel Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Eligibility as current/previous employee: The facility may make one-off exceptions if previously employed at the facility, but exceptions must be approved by St. Luke's Health System. Shifts can be blocked or grouped together.

Unit Details: Telemetry patients include heart failure, COPD, sepsis, AFib, pneumonia, stroke, detox, and suicidal holds. Uses Epic and SpaceLabs. Set-rate drips include diltiazem, heparin, amiodarone, and lidocaine. Equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; patients on BiPAP for more than 4 hours transfer to the ICU. Unit uses a team nursing model with tele techs; RNs are required to sign off their strips. Charge nurse does not take patients; there is an admin supervisor on site 24/7. CNA support is typically 1:8, with 3 CNAs when the unit is full. If full, the unit may staff 7 RNs on the floor, including 2 lead RNs with 1-2 patients who assist with med passes and cares; travelers may work as lead if experienced.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend requirements: as needed; try to schedule every other weekend, but travelers may need to fill gaps. Holiday requirements: if there is a need. No call.

Floating Requirements: Will float to MedSurg at Nampa. May also float to Tele at Meridian or Boise.