Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

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Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Nampa, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Emergency Department (ER/ED) Unit Overview

Facility Capabilities\n

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• Trauma Level: IV Trauma Center
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• STEMI Receiving: Yes, but STEMIs requiring intervention transfer out (no interventional cath lab)
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• Stroke Receiving: Yes; strokes requiring intervention transfer out
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• Beds:\n
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  • 24 ED rooms
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  • 4 low-acuity bays with chairs (used as Fast Track)
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  • 1 trauma/crash room within main ED
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• Fast Track: Yes — utilizes low-acuity bays
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• Average Daily Volume: 110–120 patients/day
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• RN Ratios: 1:3–4
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ED Layout & Patient Flow\n

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• Separate triage area operating 24/7
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• Travelers typically do not perform triage
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• ED holds are intermixed with the department\n
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  • Boarding is uncommon
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  • Longest hold experienced: ~20 hours
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  • If boarding reaches 3–4 patients, Med/Surg RN support is brought down
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• Very fast room turnover:\n
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  • Minimal downtime
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  • Discharged patients are quickly replaced with new arrivals
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  • Lobby protocols may be started while patients wait (IVs, labs, orders)
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Behavioral Health\n

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• 4 dedicated behavioral health rooms within the ED
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• Rooms have safety features:\n
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  • “Garage door” style closures to secure supplies, monitors, and equipment
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• Sitters available as needed
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Security\n

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• In-house security 24/7
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• Security station located in lobby next to triage
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Patient Population\n

All ages served:

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• ~20% pediatric patients (<18)
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• Pediatric patients requiring higher-level care transfer to Boise
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• Common presentations:\n
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  • Respiratory issues
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  • Abdominal pain
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  • Stroke symptoms
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  • STEMI/chest pain
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  • Outdoor injuries (hiking, fishing hooks, etc.)
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  • Farming/agricultural injuries
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  • Walk-in trauma
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• Diverse population including:\n
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  • Migrant workers
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  • Farming community
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  • Older rural residents
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Required Experience & Certifications\n

Experience:

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• Minimum 1–2 years ED experience required
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• First-time travelers accepted
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• Must be comfortable managing ED flow
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• Must have pediatric comfort level
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Required Certifications:

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• BLS
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• ACLS
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• PALS
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• TNCC
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• ENPC
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Providers\n

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• 7 ED physicians staffed over a 24-hour period
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• Mid-level coverage:\n
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  • Noon–Midnight
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  • 2 AM–8 AM: one MD only
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Nursing Support Staff\n

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• Charge RN:\n
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  • Available 24/7
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  • Does not take patient assignments
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  • Works 7 AM–7 PM
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• Support staff:\n
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  • ED techs
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  • Patient sitters as needed
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  • Unit secretary 24/7
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Respiratory Therapy\n

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• RT available 24/7
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• 2–3 RTs in-house at all times
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• Performs:\n
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  • ABGs
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  • Respiratory treatments
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• Manages:\n
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  • Ventilators
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  • CPAP
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  • BiPAP
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  • High-flow oxygen
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• Nurses assist mainly with troubleshooting
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Diagnostics\n

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• X-ray and CT located in the same hallway as ED
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• Transport handled by imaging staff
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• Labs:\n
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  • RNs primarily draw blood
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  • Phlebotomy assists with difficult sticks
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• EKGs performed by:\n
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  • RN staff
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  • ED techs
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Monitoring\n

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• No dedicated ED monitor techs
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• RNs interpret their own telemetry strips
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Scheduling\n

Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

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Start Times:

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• 0730
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• 0900
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• 1000
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• 1130
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• 1330
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• 1530
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• 1930
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• Self-scheduling available
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• Final schedule adjusted by manager for balance
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Weekend/Holiday Requirements\n

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• Every other weekend
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• Holidays only if staffing needs require
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Call / Standby\n

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• None
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Floating\n

Possible float opportunities:

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• Meridian ED
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• Boise ED
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Dress Code\n

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• Any color scrubs
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• Must be clean and professional
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Orientation\n

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• 1 unit-specific ED orientation shift
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