Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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American Traveler 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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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 3
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Nampa, Idaho, requiring a minimum of 1-2 years of ED experience and a full suite of emergency certifications including TNCC and ENPC.

Details\n

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• Acute care hospital emergency department setting with 24 rooms, 4 low-acuity bays, and 1 dedicated trauma/crash room
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• Trauma Level IV facility that is a STEMI and Stroke receiving center; complex cases (interventional STEMI, stroke intervention) are transferred to higher-level facilities
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• Fast Track available using low-acuity bays; triage area is staffed 24/7, though travelers are not typically assigned to triage
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• Patient population spans all ages, with approximately 20% pediatric (under 18); complex pediatric cases are transferred to Boise
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• Common diagnoses include respiratory issues, abdominal pain, chest pain, STEMIs, strokes, walk-in trauma, outdoor activity injuries, and farming-related injuries; serves a large and diverse migrant worker population
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• Average daily patient volume is 110–120; nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4
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• Common drips include standard ED drips and conscious sedation
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• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips
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• RNs primarily draw labs; phlebotomy assists with difficult sticks
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• EKGs are performed by RNs or ED techs
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• RT is available 24/7 and manages vents, CPAP, and BiPAP; RNs manage nasal cannula and troubleshoot as needed
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• X-ray and CT are located in the same hallway; transport staff retrieve patients
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• Charting system is Epic
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• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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• Self-scheduling is available, subject to manager balancing
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• Every other weekend required
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• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
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• No on-call or standby requirement
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• Floating to sister ER locations in Meridian and Boise is possible but infrequent
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active Idaho RN license or compact RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
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• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC — all must be active; pending certifications are not accepted
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• Minimum 1–2 years of ED experience required
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• Comfort with pediatric patients required
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• Ability to manage ED patient flow independently
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• Epic EMR experience preferred
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• Valid driver's license required
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• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted
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Additional Information\n

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• Fast-paced environment with very quick room turnover; downtime is minimal and a new patient is typically ready before the current one is discharged
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• Protocols are run in the lobby for waiting patients, including IV placement and lab orders, to improve throughput
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• Charge nurse is available 24/7 and does not carry a patient assignment
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• Support staff on each shift includes ED techs, behavioral health sitters as needed, and a unit secretary
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• Four dedicated behavioral health rooms are equipped with secure "garage door" closures to safely restrict access to supplies and monitors
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• Up to 7 physicians cover the ED in a 24-hour period; a mid-level provider is on from noon to midnight, and only 1 MD covers from 2:00 AM – 8:00 AM
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• Facility has a collegial, team-oriented culture with an experienced staff; social activities outside of work are common
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• Scrubs of any color are acceptable as long as they are clean and professional
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• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
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• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
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• Former permanent employees must have been away from the facility for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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American Traveler Job ID #P-733083. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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