Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU Float RN to join a hospital-wide Nursing Resource Team covering ICU, PCU, and ER units on night shifts.

Details

• Float pool position supporting ICU, PCU, and ER units within an acute care, Level II trauma hospital
• ICU assignments include floating between Cardiac ICU and Trauma/Neuro ICU floors
• Units range from 21-35 beds depending on assignment
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:3-4
• ER assignments may include true patient assignments and care for ED pod or boarded patients
• 12-hour night shifts with 48 guaranteed hours per week
• Schedule provided in advance, with specific unit assignment communicated 2 hours prior to shift
• May float mid-shift between units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license, State of Idaho or compact, currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience within the last 2 years at a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Prior experience working in or floating to PCU with comfort managing standard ratios
• Prior experience working in or floating to ER, including taking a true patient assignment
• Experience with cardiac drips
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program (BSN preferred, ASN accepted if all experience requirements are met)
• Department of Health & Welfare background fingerprinting required

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care across ICU, PCU, and ER service lines as part of a hospital-wide float team
• Requires strong adaptability, time management, and comfort working with varying teams and patient populations
• Delivers relationship-based, patient- and family-centered care in accordance with the Idaho Nurse Practice Act
• Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams to support quality care and shared decision-making
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Does not accept local candidates
• First-time travelers may be considered if all experience and certification requirements are met