Registered Nurse RN NICU
Boise, Idaho
Posted Aug 19
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- NICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
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Employment Type
Part time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
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Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho is looking for an experienced nurse to join our team in our award-winning Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit!
This position will be located at ourRegional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.
Here’s what you can look forward to
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous retirement plan
- We also offer paid time off to support work-life balance, ongoing professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, and mental health support to keep you feeling great
- We offer
- shift differentials to reward flexibility and accommodate various work schedules
Why this role is for you
As a nurse in our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you will provide the highest level of care for premature and critically ill babies.
With 32 beds and 2 transition rooms, we provide 24-hour comprehensive specialty care for preemies as well as the sickest of full-term infants. Features of our NICU include a pinwheel design which provides designated areas for each family; overnight transition rooms; and family areas that include eating space; lockers; and a playroom for siblings.
In this role, you will work alongside neonatologists, respiratory therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, lactation consultants, infection control specialists, and chaplains. Through our specially developed programs, our NICU length-of-stay, and complication rates are significantly lower than the national average. We provide individualized care based on medical and developmental needs.
Want a look inside the unit? Tour the NICU at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Learn more about the NICU -The Role of NICU in High-Risk Pregnancies
About You
- You currently hold an Idaho or multistate RN license
- If you have a multistate license you would need to establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 6 months of hire
- You have 1 year of experience (preferred)
- You have your Basic Life Support
- You are willing to obtain your NRP within 6 months of hire date and STABLE certification within 1 year of hire date
Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
- Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
- The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
- Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Requirements
- RN
- Idaho RN license or multistate RN license
- Experience working with neonates
- Nursing
- 12 hour shift
- Infants
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Critical & intensive care
- Mid-level
Place
- City
- Boise, Idaho
- State price level
- 5% below the national average
- Address
- 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706, USA
Idaho index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Boise blends outdoor adventure with a welcoming, mid-sized city feel. Nestled near the Rocky Mountain foothills and intersected by the greenbelt along the Boise River, it offers easy access to nature. Historic neighborhoods like the North End add local charm, making it an appealing, balanced base for nurses.
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The hospital sits in the Treasure Valley, where Idaho’s compact-license rules mean a multistate license can carry you in without a separate single-state step. State income tax is a flat rate near 5.7%, which makes take-home math more straightforward than…
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