Float Registered Nurse – ER, ICU, 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: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a hospital-wide Float Pool (Nursing Resource Team) position requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience across ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health settings.

Details

• Hospital-wide float pool position serving the ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health (Adult Acute, Youth Acute, and Addiction Recovery) service lines
• Unit bed counts range from 21–35 beds depending on the assigned unit
• Nurse-to-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 days / 1:10 overnights
• 12-hour shifts available on both days (0700–1930) and nights (1900–0730); schedule is based on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Float assignments are determined prior to shift start; mid-shift floating may also occur as needed
• Experience with cardiac drips and non-invasive ventilation is required

Requirements

• Active RN license — Idaho or Compact state license required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in 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)
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program; BSN highly preferred
• Experience with cardiac drips required
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation required
• Department of Health & Welfare Background Fingerprinting required due to Behavioral Health float responsibilities
• 2 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

Additional Information

• Responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care across a wide variety of patient populations and care settings
• Must demonstrate strong time management, adaptability, and the ability to integrate quickly into diverse unit teams
• Orientation includes Restraint-C, MOAB 8-hour class (KBH/YA), Boundaries 1-hour module, lift training, and KBH/YA Restraint Board training — all covered during general onboarding
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position