Float RN – ICU/ER/PCU/Med Surg/Behavioral Health
Coeur d'Alene, ID
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a hospital-wide Float Pool position requiring at least 3 years of experience across ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health, with an active Idaho or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-wide float pool (Nursing Resource Team) serving the ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health (Adult Acute, Youth Acute, Addiction Recovery) units
• Patient ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:3-4, Med/Surg and ED boarded Med/Surg 1:5-6, and Behavioral Health 1:5-6 on days / 1:10 on overnights
• Unit bed counts range from 21 to 35 depending on assignment
• Performs cardiac drips and non-invasive ventilation across applicable units
• Equipment includes KBH/YA restraint boards and patient lifts
• 12-hour shifts available on both days (0700-1930) and nights (1900-0730); schedule is dependent on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Float RNs have a consistent schedule and are notified of their unit assignment 2 hours prior to shift; mid-shift floating may occur as needed

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provides care across a wide range of patient populations in multiple units, requiring strong adaptability, time management, and teamwork skills
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation includes Restraint-C, MOAB 8-hour class (KBH/YA), Boundaries 1-hour module, restraint board training, and lift training — all covered during general onboarding
• MOAB certification and Boundaries module will be completed during onboarding and are not required prior to start