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Certification details

ACLS, BLS
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: heparin

Job details

Hospital in Idaho is looking for 2 RN's to start ASAP for 13 weeks in their Float Pool. Primarily working Medical/Surgical but most also float to other areas as needed.

Job requirements

Must have experience with post op surgical patients.
Must have 1 year of experience, okay with first time traveler but would like first time traveler to have more than 1 year of experience.

Schedule information

Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, 7-7. No self-scheduling, will try to work with requests.
Weekend Requirement: Yes- if there is a need.
Holiday Requirement: Yes- if there is a need.
Floating Requirements: Yes to other MedSurg floors.

Unit specific information

Unit: MedSurg Magic Valley - Flr 2 | Surgical
# of Beds: 36
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Surgical patients with mix of Medsurg. Any surgical patient that would stay overnight or longer- total joints, appys, choles, simple back surgeries etc. Medical and cardiopulmonary- CHF, COPD, pneumonia, psych, dementia, COVID, etc. Only patients they really don't take are strokes.
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse and resource nurse available on unit. Plus House wide med/surg Crisis nurse. Charge does not take assignments.
Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Duties?
RT Equipment: CPAP. BiPAP and High flow will be transferred to IMCU or ICU.
Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: No tele techs- Prefer RNs to read and interpret, if unable charge or resource can read.

Additional Details

There is no Call or a Standby requirement.
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:05
CNAs 1:8
Are RNs required to titrate drips: No
Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided? Navy Blue and we do not provide uniforms.
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: General orientation and 1 shift on the unit.

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
186 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS801 Pole Line Rd WTwin Falls, ID 83301

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About Twin Falls, ID

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Twin Falls, ID here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Twin Falls has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 89°F, while the average low in winter is around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Twin Falls.

Transportation

Twin Falls is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Twin Falls has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the agricultural surroundings.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Twin Falls offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
There are opportunities to explore outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and visiting Shoshone Falls.
The city also hosts events related to art, music, and sports.

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