Registered Nurse - Post-Op/Recovery - Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (COSM): 1.0 FTE Full Time- Boise

St. Luke's Health System

Boise, Idaho

Posted Oct 30

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour
License: RN licenseCurrent RN licensure from the State of Practice
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
Education: Nursing Degree (BSN or ADN)

Preferred

Certification: BLS required- ACLS & PALS highly preferred
Experience: 1+ years’ experience in Pre-Op, Post-Op/PACU or critical care is highly preferred
Also asks: CNOR highly preferred

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St. Luke's Health System

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You’re weighing St. Luke’s Health System in Boise—a nonprofit headquartered here since 1902. Boise Medical Center delivers more than 4,000 babies and roughly 20,000 surgeries a year, and the Children’s Pavilion connects by skybridge to Idaho’s only children’s hospital. New-grad…

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Preceptors and orientation

Year-long STAR residency uses reflective practice, simulations, case studies, guest speakers and peer group activities to build confidence and retention for new grads

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As of 2026Source: stlukesonline.org

Scheduling

Self-scheduling on Meridian Telemetry; employees cite flexible scheduling and good PTO; clinic RN example Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00 no weekends/holidays; night differentials available

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Work where you make a difference!

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work. The Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is now hiring for a full-time recovery position in the surgery center.

Schedule

1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) 4 (10) hour shifts Monday - Friday with a varied day off. Shift start time can vary based on the surgery

schedule

0530 to 0900 - The primary shift will start at 0900. Position will work 10-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch break. Night call is required: 3 times every 8 weeks from 0000-0730. Call response time is 30 minutes.

Our team!

In our efforts to improve health in the communities we serve, St. Luke's is excited to offer innovative orthopedic patient care at our state-of-the-art Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine facility (COSM). COSM will bring together numerous complementary healthcare services, such as orthopedic walk-in care, a surgery center, physical therapy, pharmacy services, and many more. Patients will experience accessible and affordable orthopedic care unlike any other in the Treasure Valley.

Qualifications

Education

Nursing Degree (BSN or ADN) *

Experience

1+ years’ experience in Pre-Op, Post-Op/PACU or critical care is highly preferred

Licenses/

Certifications

Current RN licensure from the State of Practice

CNOR highly preferred
BLS required- ACLS & PALS highly preferred

What's in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

General information

Department
Perioperative Care Center for Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Job ID
159945
City
Boise
State
ID
Category
Nursing - Experienced

What's around it?

In Boise, ID

Boise, ID

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Life in Boise, ID

NeighborhoodsCollister, at the base of the Boise Foothills, is the roundup favorite for singles, young professionals, families, and retirees: Craftsman, Ranch, and Modern homes, Polecat Reserve, Catalpa Park, and Extra Space’s figures of a $206,060 median purchase price, $846 median rent, and safer than 67% of Boise neighborhoods. Depot Bench (that same guide’s $181,200 median) sits close to downtown and parks; Southeast Boise (about $202,405 there) hugs the Greenbelt, and Reddit users specifically flag Southeast Boise Village if you work near the University. West Valley and West Bench are the workhorse affordable areas in We Know Boise’s list (medians $280,000 and $276,200)—1990s–2000s subdivisions and mid-century Westland Acres, with easy drives toward Meridian, Nampa, Eagle Road, and the interstate. The North End is the historic premium (Extra Space averaged $288,917): tree-lined streets and Hyde Park, which Facebook parents call ideal but expensive and older. Treat those neighborhood sale prices as relative ranking; 2026 citywide indexes sit near $508,000–$512,000.

Collister, at the base of the Boise Foothills, is the roundup favorite for singles, young professionals, families, and retirees: Craftsman, Ranch, and Modern homes, Polecat Reserve, Catalpa Park, and Extra Space’s figures of a $206,060 median purchase price, $846 median rent, and safer than 67% of Boise neighborhoods. Depot Bench (that same guide’s $181,200 median) sits close to downtown and parks; Southeast Boise (about $202,405 there) hugs the Greenbelt, and Reddit users specifically flag Southeast Boise Village if you work near the University.

West Valley and West Bench are the workhorse affordable areas in We Know Boise’s list (medians $280,000 and $276,200)—1990s–2000s subdivisions and mid-century Westland Acres, with easy drives toward Meridian, Nampa, Eagle Road, and the interstate. The North End is the historic premium (Extra Space averaged $288,917): tree-lined streets and Hyde Park, which Facebook parents call ideal but expensive and older.

Treat those neighborhood sale prices as relative ranking; 2026 citywide indexes sit near $508,000–$512,000.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: weknowboise.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: thehonestlocal.com Source 6: realestate.usnews.com

Getting aroundUS News puts the average Boise commute at about 17.44 minutes. West Bench is repeatedly praised for interstate and Chinden Boulevard access and a short hop to Garden City’s Live-Work-Create District, the Greenbelt, and Whitewater Park; West Valley is an easy drive to Meridian, Nampa, and Eagle Road. United Van Lines lists limited public transportation as a core drawback, so daily life assumes a car. Sources do not name hospital campuses, transit lines, or parking conditions.

US News puts the average Boise commute at about 17.44 minutes. West Bench is repeatedly praised for interstate and Chinden Boulevard access and a short hop to Garden City’s Live-Work-Create District, the Greenbelt, and Whitewater Park; West Valley is an easy drive to Meridian, Nampa, and Eagle Road.

United Van Lines lists limited public transportation as a core drawback, so daily life assumes a car. Sources do not name hospital campuses, transit lines, or parking conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: weknowboise.com Source 3: unitedvanlines.com

OutdoorsThe Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile paved and soft-path ribbon for walking, running, biking, birding, and summer river floats with rentals and shuttles. In-town foothills trailheads include Polecat Reserve’s 5.8-mile loop from Collister, Camel’s Back Park and Ridge-to-Rivers climbs, and Table Rock’s 3–4 mile out-and-back with valley views. Neighborhood greens include Catalpa Park, Fairmont Park and pool, 54-acre Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve, and Whitewater Park. Bogus Basin is 30–40 minutes up the canyon for winter skiing and tubing and summer mountain biking; common day trips are McCall, Idaho City, and the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.

The Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile paved and soft-path ribbon for walking, running, biking, birding, and summer river floats with rentals and shuttles. In-town foothills trailheads include Polecat Reserve’s 5.8-mile loop from Collister, Camel’s Back Park and Ridge-to-Rivers climbs, and Table Rock’s 3–4 mile out-and-back with valley views.

Neighborhood greens include Catalpa Park, Fairmont Park and pool, 54-acre Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve, and Whitewater Park. Bogus Basin is 30–40 minutes up the canyon for winter skiing and tubing and summer mountain biking; common day trips are McCall, Idaho City, and the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: quora.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: weknowboise.com Source 4: travelingspud.com Source 5: wellnesstraveldiaries.com Source 6: visitboise.com

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$5,000 relocation bonus for Fall 2026 New Grad RN cohort (Treasure Valley locations including Boise)

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Sources

As of 2026Source: stlukeshealthsystem.dejobs.org

Living in Boise

Boise packs downtown, a 25-mile river Greenbelt, Basque Block, and foothills trailheads (Camel’s Back, Table Rock, Polecat) into one compact capital, with Bogus Basin skiing 30–40 minutes up the canyon. Nurses get outdoor access, a metro still small enough for ~17-minute drives, and jobs buoyed by Micron’s southeast buildout—but you will need a car, and housing is no bargain. Typical homes sat near $508,000 in mid-2026 and rents near $1,425, so Collister, West Bench, West Valley, Depot Bench, and Southeast Boise are the named value areas; the North End’s Hyde Park charm costs more. July can hit 99°F; rain is light; wildfire smoke and winter inversions trap valley air. Fairmont pool, Hyatt Hidden Lakes, and floating the Boise River are weekend defaults. Treefort, Basque festivals, Flying Pie, Luciano’s, and brewery crawls animate evenings. Tradeoffs: rapid growth, thin transit, deep-red politics, and prices locals call outrageous versus incomes.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: thehonestlocal.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: weknowboise.com Source 5: travelingspud.com Source 6: unitedvanlines.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: visitboise.com Source 9: facebook.com

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