Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a hospital-wide Float Pool (Nursing Resource Team) position requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience across ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health, with an Idaho or Compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-wide float pool position serving the ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health (Adult Acute, Youth Acute, Addiction Recovery) service lines
• Unit bed counts range from 21–35 depending on the assigned unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:1–2, Med/Surg & ED-boarded Med/Surg 1:5–6, PCU 1:3–4, Behavioral Health 1:5–6 days / 1:10 overnights
• Experience with cardiac drips and non-invasive ventilation is utilized in this role
• Equipment includes KBH/YA restraint boards and patient lifts
• 12-hour shifts, both days (0700–1930) and nights (1900–0730), with schedule dependent upon unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Float assignments are determined by unit needs; mid-shift floating may occur

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Minimum of 3 years of experience across all of the following (experience may be concurrent): ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health/Psych (adult acute, youth acute, and addiction recovery)
• Experience with cardiac drips required
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation required
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program; BSN highly preferred
• Department of Health & Welfare Background Fingerprinting required due to Behavioral Health floating
• Two current references required for consideration: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years in the position's specialty

Additional Information

• Provides care across a wide range of patient populations in multiple units, requiring strong adaptability, time management, and flexibility
• Integrates evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient/family-centered care across all assigned units
• Onboarding includes: Restraint-C, MOAB 8-hour class (KBH/YA), Boundaries 1-hour module, KBH/YA restraint board training, and lift training — all covered during general orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted