Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – 12-Hour Nights in Meridian, Idaho

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) needed in Meridian, Idaho for a 13-week acute-care assignment. Join a collaborative 42-bed team caring for diverse adult patients on night shifts.

Join a collaborative acute-care medical-surgical team as a Registered Nurse in Meridian, Idaho. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population while working alongside experienced nursing, respiratory therapy, patient care, and virtual telemetry teams. The role is ideal for a confident Med/Surg RN who enjoys a varied clinical environment and is comfortable caring for post-surgical and medically complex patients.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Meridian, Idaho
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; no more than three consecutive shifts; block scheduling is not available
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately five weekend shifts during a six-week period
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Floating: First to float between comparable medical-surgical units and may float to other appropriate units in the surrounding Treasure Valley area, including emergency department holds or one-to-one assignments
• Charting: EPIC
• Orientation: General orientation, EPIC training, online modules, and two unit-based preceptor shifts

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Idaho
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• BSN required
• Current BLS certification
• EKG certification
• Recent EPIC experience
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills
• Willingness to care for a broad patient population, float as assigned, support students, and potentially precept new travel nurses
• Applicants must meet the applicable 50-mile radius requirement for the assignment

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in a 42-bed acute-care unit
• Care for patients recovering from total joint procedures, hip fractures, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, urologic procedures, general surgeries, gynecologic surgeries, COPD exacerbations, infections, sepsis, and medical or behavioral health overflow
• Perform ongoing assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate concerns promptly
• Manage patient-controlled analgesia, heparin, morphine infusions, and other ordered therapies according to policy
• Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, patient care technicians, respiratory therapy, and virtual telemetry staff
• Complete admissions, discharges, patient education, care coordination, and accurate EPIC documentation
• Float to comparable units or support appropriate emergency department hold and one-to-one assignments when needed
• Participate in a supportive learning environment by working with students and assisting with the orientation of new travel nurses

Healthcare Jobs in Meridian, Idaho

Meridian is a welcoming, fast-growing community in Idaho’s scenic Treasure Valley. Located near Boise, the area offers convenient access to outdoor recreation, foothill trails, parks, local dining, and a vibrant mix of urban amenities and small-community charm. It is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional variety and an active lifestyle.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Meridian, Idaho, and join a collaborative acute-care nursing team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.