Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,562 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU Float RN to join a hospital-wide Nursing Resource Team covering ICU, PCU, and ER units on night shifts.

Details

• Float pool position supporting ICU, PCU, and ER units within an acute care, Level II trauma hospital
• ICU assignments include floating between Cardiac ICU and Trauma/Neuro ICU floors
• Units range from 21-35 beds depending on assignment
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:3-4
• ER assignments may include true patient assignments and care for ED pod or boarded patients
• 12-hour night shifts with 48 guaranteed hours per week
• Schedule provided in advance, with specific unit assignment communicated 2 hours prior to shift
• May float mid-shift between units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active RN license, State of Idaho or compact, currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience within the last 2 years at a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Prior experience working in or floating to PCU with comfort managing standard ratios
• Prior experience working in or floating to ER, including taking a true patient assignment
• Experience with cardiac drips
• Experience with non-invasive ventilation
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program (BSN preferred, ASN accepted if all experience requirements are met)
• Department of Health & Welfare background fingerprinting required

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care across ICU, PCU, and ER service lines as part of a hospital-wide float team
• Requires strong adaptability, time management, and comfort working with varying teams and patient populations
• Delivers relationship-based, patient- and family-centered care in accordance with the Idaho Nurse Practice Act
• Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams to support quality care and shared decision-making
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Does not accept local candidates
• First-time travelers may be considered if all experience and certification requirements are met

American Traveler Job ID #P-786269. 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 Float

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