Neonatal ICU RN
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• Level IV NICU, 61 beds across 24 rooms (up to 3 patients per room)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Neonatologist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) coverage 24/7
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes Drager, Servo, HFJV, HFOV, Nava, CPAP, and Nasal Cannula
• No telemetry/monitor techs on unit
• Charge Nurse present on each shift but does not take patient assignments
• Nurse aides/patient care technicians available (1-2 per shift)

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Prematurity (22 weeks and above), respiratory distress, surgical patients (tracheostomies, G-tubes, shunts, hernia repairs), feeder/grower infants
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Morphine, Dopamine, and Epinephrine

Scheduling & Orientation

• No self-scheduling; scheduler coordinates shifts with traveler
• Maximum of 5 consecutive shifts allowed
• Weekend and holiday shifts required as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating may be required to Pediatrics, PICU, Nursery, Mother-Baby units, or lower acuity NICUs at nearby facilities (orientation provided if needed)
• Dress code: Hospital blue scrubs or personal scrubs
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation plus 1 shift meeting with educator to review unit standards

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Idaho
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• STABLE certification

Additional Notes

• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule; candidates must reside outside this radius to be considered
• Shift times: Day (7 AM – 7 PM) and Night (7 PM – 7 AM), with this position specifically for night shift

This opportunity is ideal for NICU RNs seeking a 13-week travel assignment in a Level IV NICU with a diverse patient population and strong interdisciplinary support.