Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

• Combined SICU/MICU unit staffed together, totaling 32 beds (includes neuro ICU patients)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2
• Treats a wide variety of ICU patient types including CABG, CVA, subarachnoid/intracerebral hemorrhage, GI bleeds, DKA, STEMI, septic shock, overdose, respiratory failure, and neuro surgery patients (excludes trauma, burns, and transplants)
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Dopamine, Epi, Norepi, Cardene, Nitro, Neo, Vasopressin, Diltiazem, Insulin, and Esmolol
• RNs monitor and read their own telemetry strips using Spacelabs equipment
• CNA support available at a 1:8 ratio, with 2 CNAs per unit on days and 1-1.5 on nights
• 24/7 in-house Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• RT staffed 24/7 with a minimum of 2 per ICU, utilizing vents, BiPAP, and CPAP equipment
• Charge nurse and resource nurse available on each unit
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a
• Every other or half of weekends required
• Holiday coverage required based on facility need
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to other ICUs within the Valley (Meridian Medical Center and Nampa Medical Center) and may include floating outside ICU as a 1:1 sitter
• Travelers are typically first to float
• No scrub color or dress code requirement
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Uses EPIC EMR

• Active RN license ( compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience in a similar size or larger ICU and hospital preferred
• Experience with CRRT, ECMO, and balloon pump not required
• Must be able to titrate various cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity combined SICU/MICU setting
• Collaborate with in-house hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Travel nurses are utilized to supplement staffing needs after permanent staff scheduling is completed
• Facility attempts to group night shifts and accommodate self-scheduling requests, though no blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests are accepted
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
• Former permanent employees must have been separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-773395. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.