Critical Care Float Pool RN
Boise, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,097/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care578 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU Float Pool RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.
Details
- Float pool position covering ICU, ER, MedSurg, Tele, L&D/PP, and NICU across three acute care hospital campuses (Boise, Meridian, and Nampa)
- RNs will only float within their specialty and will never be floated to a lower acuity setting
- ICU staffing ratios are 1:1–2; other units range from 1:4 (ER/Tele) to 1:5 (MedSurg)
- ICU RNs are required to titrate drips
- ICU and Critical Care RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry/monitor data
- CNA/patient care tech support is available at ratios of approximately 1:8–10 depending on the floor and day
- Charge nurses are present on all units; the float pool also has an assistant manager on call 24/7 who rounds with travelers on days, nights, and weekends
- Unit assignments are communicated via an app approximately 1 hour before each shift; all three campuses are roughly 20 minutes apart and accessible from the interstate
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Weekends required as needed; holiday coverage required when there is a need
- No self-scheduling; block scheduling is not guaranteed and special scheduling requests will not be accepted
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Charting is done in Epic
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active ID or compact RN license, in hand and in good standing at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; copies of active certifications must be provided (pending certifications not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Valid driver's license required
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU settings at three facilities, including titrating drips and interpreting monitoring data
- Travelers may be floated mid-shift to different units or facilities at any time based on staffing needs
- Orientation consists of a meet-and-greet on day one followed by 3 shifts of inpatient orientation
- No specific scrub color required; attire must be clean and professional
- Former permanent employees of this health system must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position; prior travel experience is required
Facility
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
Pros
L&D Unit is Traveler friendly for CST roll as well as RN roll. Work load is very manageable. Great staff support.
Cons
Unit can be very busy with high volumes of deliveries.

- Short Term Acute Care
- 578 beds
Employer
American Traveler
68 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah has been beyond incredible throughout this whole process! Patient, supportive, willing to take a chance, knowledgeable, and just a great person!
Cons
If she has one, I’ve yet to find it.
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Boise, ID
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Boise, ID here's what you should know:- Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
- It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Boise is fairly car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses and a downtown Boise circulator.
- Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.
- Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
- It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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