Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Travel Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ketchum
Talent4
Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Ketchum, Idaho.
- Specialty:
Med Surg - Start Date:
01/05/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
IMPORTANT HOUSING REQUIREMENT
The facility requires a written statement from the traveler confirming they have researched housing and are confident they will secure suitable accommodations if offered the position.
Housing research should include contacting landlords or facilities to confirm availability
, as housing availability has been an issue.
- Number of Beds: 19
- Includes 2 overflow critical care rooms
- If patient condition deteriorates, unit may initiate nor epinephrine or levophed with administrative supervisor support prior to transfer
- Patient Population: Pediatric and Adult Med Surg (Ages 0–100+)
- Acuity-based staffing
- Maximum ratio: 1:5 for Med Surg
- Typically 4 RNs per shift (Monday–Friday)
- Charge Nurse:
- One of three RNs serves as charge
- Typically no patient assignment
- May take 2–3 patients if needed
- CNAs/PCTs:
- Days: 1–2 CNAs
- Nights: 1 CNA
- Virtual care team supports admissions, discharges, and Tele-ICU
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Post-operative orthopedic patients
- Ski-related trauma and fractures
- Total joint replacements (hips, knees, shoulders)
- GYN surgical patients (e.g., hysterectomies)
- Small bowel obstruction (SBO)
- Patients requiring:
- Vapotherm
- High-flow oxygen
- Chest tubes
- Surgical drains
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Minimum 2 years RN experience
- Strong Med Surg and Pediatric Med Surg background required
- Orthopedic and post-operative experience preferred
- Ability to mix certain medications
- Strong overall clinical skill set
- RN Titration
Required:
Yes - Common Drips:
- Heparin
- Cardizem (set rate)
- Amiodarone (set rate)
- Initiation of pressors for critical patients prior to transfer
- RT Equipment Available:
- Ventilator (for stabilization and transfer)
- Vapotherm
- CPAP / BiPAP
- Telemetry:
- RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry
- Monitor techs assist only
- Rhythm recognition, strip measurement, and documentation are RN responsibilities
- Tele monitors located at RN station
- Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling with core staff
- Holiday Requirement: Equitably distributed
- Floating:
- Helping hands or safety attendant duties only
- No picking up shifts in other departments
- Must be comfortable with safe tasking as needed
- Orientation: 2 unit-specific shifts
- Radius Rule: Travelers must live 50 miles or more from the facility
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