Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Boise, Idaho
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN - Boise, Idaho

Job Overview

• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Floor 4
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
• Bed Count: 12 beds (summer census ~4, winter ~6)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2

Required Certifications & Experience

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience required
• Must have experience with EVD (External Ventricular Drain) and trach/vent care
• Preferred experience with Epic electronic health records and Alaris infusion pumps

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Patients with tracheostomies and ventilators
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Respiratory conditions
• Surgical patients (trachs, G-tubes, shunts, hernia repairs, seizures)
• No cardiac patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips (e.g., propofol, fentanyl, epinephrine)
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, bubble CPAP, and BiPAP
• RNs read and interpret telemetry/monitor strips themselves
• Charge nurse present on each shift but does not take patient assignments
• No nurse aides or patient care technicians on the unit

Staffing & Scheduling

• Shifts: 7am-7pm (day) and 7pm-7am (night)
• Scheduling flexibility with up to 5 shifts in a block schedule if it meets unit needs
• Weekend requirement: 5 shifts in 6 weeks
• Holiday requirement: At least 1 holiday shift during the contract
• No call or standby requirements
• Frequent floating within pediatrics, including NICU and mandatory patient sitter assignments

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each)
• Scrub color/dress code: Any color allowed

Additional Notes

• Pediatrician coverage: In-house during the day; may take call from home at night
• Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address verification

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses comfortable with ventilator care, drip titration, and working in a pediatric critical care environment with a moderate census and a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.