Registered Nurse RN Critical Care Float

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Expand your skills across units while working exclusively within one hospital. Saint Alphonsus Health System, Idaho's only hospital system recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for 2025, is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Critical Care Float Pool at our Level II Trauma Center in Boise, Idaho. This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd. Floats to MICU, CICU, CVICU, Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU, and the Emergency Department in this facility only. Sign On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Schedule: Nights Float Differential: 8% This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise while enjoying a dynamic, varied workday. If you thrive on variety, relish the chance to collaborate with diverse teams, and love working autonomously, this position is your perfect match. As a member of our Critical Care Float Pool, you'll have the unique opportunity to work across various units, enhancing your clinical skills and adaptability. This diversity not only broadens your experience but also fosters professional growth by exposing you to different patient populations and medical conditions. Gain experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within a Level II Trauma Center and Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center, where every day presents new challenges and learning experiences. Play a pivotal role in providing cutting-edge, next-level care for critically ill patients. Whether stabilizing conditions or implementing complex treatment plans, you’ll be directly contributing to patients’ recovery in their most vulnerable moments. Enjoy the flexibility and excitement of floating between multiple high-acuity units, including the MICU, CICU, CVICU, Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU, and the Emergency Department. Become a key player in managing the highest acuity cases in the region, treating patients with a wide range of complex needs, from neuro and cardiac care to surgical and trauma. As a float nurse, you’ll thrive in an environment that empowers you to work independently and autonomously. Rely on your critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to make split-second decisions in high-stakes situations, demonstrating both your competence and confidence in caring for patients. Specialty device training includes continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and impella/Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) if eligible. ED-specific training is also incorporated.

Requirements

Idaho or multistate RN license (must establish Idaho residency within 6 months if applicable).
BLS certification required.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, and TNCC must be obtained within a designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Level II Trauma Center and Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Experience with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
Experience with impella/Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

Responsibilities

Float to MICU, CICU, CVICU, Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU, and the Emergency Department within the facility.
Provide care for critically ill patients.
Stabilize conditions and implement complex treatment plans.
Manage high acuity cases.
Treat patients with a wide range of complex needs, including neuro, cardiac, surgical, and trauma.
Work independently and autonomously.
Utilize critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to make split-second decisions.
Receive specialty device training including CRRT, IABP, and impella/ECMO if eligible.
Incorporate ED-specific training.