Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Nampa, ID

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Nampa, ID

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7PM–7AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, and Diltiazem
• Care for patients with diagnoses including heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeds, stroke, pneumonia, and post-cardiac arrest
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Spacelabs monitoring system (no telemetry techs on unit)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, respiratory therapists, CNAs, charge nurses, and administrative supervisors available on-site 24/7
• Float as needed to telemetry unit or other ICU locations within the health system

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate critical care drips
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for ventilated patients and familiarity with RT equipment including vents, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP
• Experience with stroke patients and TPA administration
• First-time travelers welcome with qualifying ICU experience

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with a dedicated charge nurse (no patient assignment), 24/7 on-site administrative supervision, and intensivist coverage available via telehealth around the clock
• Flexible scheduling with shifts grouped or blocked together when possible, and no on-call or standby requirements