Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Meridian, Idaho
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center

Must have EPIC experience

Must be able to read and interpret tele

Must be willing to take students, may be precept new travelers

Required certifications: BLS

Are RNs required to titrate drips: no

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Primarily a Medical floor with a little surgical overflow. Respiratory, GI, anything medical that you wouldn't do surgery on, behavioral health- if pts been in ER for more than 1 day will room up here to work on d/c plan

Scheduler will schedule travelers- no block scheduling

Weekend Requirement: 5 weekend shifts in a 6 week period- travelers are utilized to fill in gaps

Holiday Requirement: Yes- if there is a need

# of Beds: 42

Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5 occasional 1:6-very rarely happens

Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge Nurse on each shift- very rarely takes patients but will if there is a need. Day shift also has an ADT nurse that helps with admits, discharges, and tasking

Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes- 1:8

RT Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP-RT manages, high flow

Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Virtual Tele techs. RNs are required to read and interpret own strips. Currently have SpaceLab but are transitioning to Philips by end of June

Floating Requirements: Will float between MedSurg 5, MedSurg 6, and a 9 bed overflow unit. Can also go to any like units in the system- Boise Medical Center 8mi away and Nampa Medical Center- both about 8 miles away. Could also float to ER for holds or to be a 1:1

Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided: Any color as long as clean and professional

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 3 days of general orientation including EPIC training and meeting with educator, will also have online modules to complete prior to start of assignment. 2 shifts on unit with a preceptor