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Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) combining Surgical ICU (SICU) and Medical ICU (MICU) on the same floor
Total beds: 32 (16 SICU, 16 MICU)
Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 and 1:2
Nurse aids available with a ratio of 1:8; 2 CNAs per unit on days, 1–1.5 per unit on nights
Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage in-house
Respiratory Therapists staffed 24/7 (minimum 2 per ICU) with equipment including vents, BiPAP, CPAP
RNs monitor and read telemetry strips independently

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
CVA (Stroke)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Intracerebral brain hemorrhage
GI bleeds
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
Septic shock
Overdose
Respiratory failure
Neurosurgery and open heart surgery patients
Trauma, burns, and transplant patients are not typically seen
CRRT, ECMO, balloon pump present but travelers are not required to have experience with these

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (preferably in similar or larger ICU settings)
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
RN must be able to titrate drips including dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, cardene, nitro, neosynephrine, vasopressin, diltiazem, insulin, and esmolol

Scheduling & Work Environment

12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Weekend requirement: every other weekend or half of the weekends
Holiday shifts required as needed, with attempts to accommodate requests
No call or standby requirement
Floating required to other ICUs within the region (Meridian and Nampa Medical Centers) and occasionally outside ICU as a 1:1 sitter
Unit-specific orientation lasts 1–2 shifts
No specific scrub color or dress code requirement

Additional Notes

Travel nurses do not need prior experience with CRRT, ECMO, or balloon pumps
Prior travel experience is not required
Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address verification before proceeding with profile review

Facility

St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.5rating(28 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

L&D Unit is Traveler friendly for CST roll as well as RN roll. Work load is very manageable. Great staff support.

Cons

Unit can be very busy with high volumes of deliveries.

Crystal T

Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Nov '25

Review of St. Luke's Boise Medical Center on Jan 14, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
578 beds

ADDRESS190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712

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About Boise, ID

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Boise, ID here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.

Transportation

Boise is fairly car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses and a downtown Boise circulator.

Demographics

Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.

Things to Do

Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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