Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring prior travel experience and the ability to float across multiple units and facilities on a night shift schedule.

Details

• 13-week contract at an acute care hospital in Boise, ID
• Float Pool covering ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Tele, L&D/Postpartum, and NICU across three facilities (Boise, Meridian, and Nampa)
• RNs float within their specialty only and will never be floated to a lower acuity unit; may also float to any facility to serve as a 1:1 sitter
• Unit assignment is provided via app approximately 1 hour before each shift; all three facilities are approximately 20 minutes apart and easily accessible off the interstate
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts
• Weekends required as needed; holiday coverage filled in as needed
• Travelers are first priority for floating and may be floated mid-shift at any time
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling is attempted but not guaranteed; no special scheduling requests accepted
• Patient ratios: ER 1:4, ICU 1:1–2, Med/Surg 1:5, Tele 1:4, Peds 1:3, NICU 1:4
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on units at ratios of approximately 1:8–10 depending on floor and day
• Charge nurse present on all units; float pool has 7 assistant managers with one always on call 24/7
• Titration of drips required in ICU, ER, Tele, and Med/Surg settings (e.g., insulin on Med/Surg)
• ICU, ER, Tele, and PICU nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry/monitor data
• No on-call or standby requirement
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active ID or Compact RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (must be active, not pending): BLS required for all specialties; ACLS required for ER, ICU, and Tele; NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Antepartum and mother baby experience highly preferred for L&D float candidates
• Epic EMR experience
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 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

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of this health system must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Orientation consists of a meet-and-greet on day 1 followed by 3 shifts of inpatient orientation (24 orientation hours total)
• Float pool leadership, including an educator and administrative team, maintain a shared email and actively round with travelers during days, nights, and weekends
• No specific scrub color required; clean and professional appearance expected
• NICU travelers will generally be assigned feeder/grower patients only