Float Pool Critical Care RN
Boise, ID
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Clinical Support Unit RN (Critical Care) - Boise, Idaho

Position Overview

• Float Pool RN position covering multiple units and facilities.
• Units included: ER, ICU, MedSurg, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (L&D/PP), NICU.
• Facilities covered: Boise, Meridian, and Nampa (all within ~20 minutes of each other).
• Nurses float only within their specialty and never to a lower acuity unit.
• May also float as a 1:1 sitter in any area or facility.

Units and Patient Ratios

• ER: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:4
• ICU: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:1-2
• MedSurg: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:5
• Telemetry: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:4
• Pediatrics: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:3
• NICU: Nurse:Patient ratio 1:4

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required for all.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – required for ER, ICU, and Telemetry.
• Additional certifications: NIHSS, TNCC preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• L&D travelers highly preferred to have antepartum and mother-baby experience.

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs will titrate drips in ICU, ER, Telemetry, MedSurg, and PICU.
• Common titratable drips include insulin on MedSurg.
• Tele/monitor tech duties required in ICU, ER, Telemetry, and PICU (may apply to L&D).
• Charge nurse present on all units.
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with ratios ranging from 1:8 to 1:10 depending on unit and shift.

Scheduling and Shifts

• Shift options: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling attempted but not guaranteed.
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Mid-shift floating allowed; travelers are first to float and may be reassigned to different units or facilities during shifts.

Orientation

• Meet and greet on day 1.
• Three shifts of inpatient orientation specific to unit/department.

Additional Information

• Scrub color/dress code: No specific color required, but attire must be clean and professional.
• Float pool leadership includes 7 assistant managers with 24/7 on-call coverage.
• Safe parking available at all locations.
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).