Float Pool RN (Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, ER, ICU & PCU)
Coeur d'Alene, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma facility, requiring 3 years of experience across ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health units with night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• Float Pool position covering ER, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health (Adult Acute, Youth Acute, and Addiction Recovery) units
• Unit bed capacity ranges from 21–35 beds depending on the unit assigned
• 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, Behavioral Health 1:5–6
• Candidates should expect to spend the majority of time in Med/Surg and Behavioral Health, while remaining eligible to float to ER and ICU
• Float assignments are determined prior to shift; mid-shift floating is also possible when needed
• 12-hour night shifts
• EMR: Epic experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license for the state of Idaho or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• BSN required (ASN may be considered if all experience requirements are fully met)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in each of the following areas: ER, ICU at a Trauma Level II facility (must be within the last 2 years), PCU, Med/Surg, and Behavioral Health/Psych (adult acute, youth acute, and addiction recovery)
• Experience with cardiac drips required
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Department of Health & Welfare Background Fingerprinting required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) is a hospital-wide float department serving multiple service lines; nurses must demonstrate strong time management and adaptability across diverse care settings
• Care responsibilities include applying the nursing process across a wide range of patient populations, promoting patient safety, and delivering relationship-based, culturally competent care
• Nurses engage in inter-professional team collaboration, evidence-based practice, and use of health information technology to support clinical decision-making
• Float RNs are given a consistent schedule and are notified of their assigned unit approximately 2 hours before their shift begins
• Department of Health & Welfare Background Fingerprinting must be completed as part of onboarding