Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Meridian, Idaho.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Internal Job Description

Department:
Med Surg | RN - Unit:
Med Surg - 5th Floor - # of Beds: 42 - Nurse:

Patient Ratios: 1:5 occasional 1:6-very rarely happens - Required certifications: BLS, EKG certification - Common diagnoses/Types of patients:
Total joints, ortho-hip fx, spine surgeries-lumbar and cervical;
Urology procedures, CBI;
General surgeries- choles, bowel resections, complicated mastectomies; GYN overflow-total hysters;
Medical overflow-COPD, some behavioral health, sepsis, infections.

- Experience or 'Must have' skills:
Must have 2 years of Med Surg experience. Must have EPIC experience. Must be able to read and interpret tele. Must be willing to take students, may precept new travelers- please note on interview they are willing.

- Are RNs required to titrate drips:
No.

- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: heparin, PCAs, morphine drips.

- 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 Space Lab but are transitioning to Philips by end of June.

- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours 7-730. 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.

- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: n/a - Floating Requirements:
Will float between Med Surg 5, Med Surg 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:
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.
** This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles. To ensure adherence to this rule, we will require the candidates' perm address in the submittal to

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance