Location: Boise, ID

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (specific start/end times not specified)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate ICU nursing care to critically ill patients
• Continuously monitor and interpret hemodynamic and ventilator data to guide care
• Administer medications and therapies safely and accurately, following protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans
• Perform and document patient assessments, EKGs, and skilled nursing interventions
• Respond quickly to emergencies and use ACLS/BLS skills when required
• Float to Med-Surg units as needed, delivering consistent, safe care across settings
• Complete required unit testing and credential checks, including VHC EKG exam

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (state licensure verification required)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (night shift experience preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Successful completion of VHC EKG exam and license/certificate verification
• Up-to-date immunizations and health requirements (COVID-19, TB testing, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, influenza as listed)
• Ability to float to Med-Surg when patient volume or unit needs require it
• Comfortable working independently on night shifts with strong critical thinking skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ICU clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Experience with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Proficiency with EKG interpretation and basic dysrhythmia recognition
• Medication administration accuracy and familiarity with critical care meds
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Adaptability to float between ICU and Med-Surg while maintaining quality care
• Competence with electronic health records and documentation best practices

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you credentialed
• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Opportunities to build ICU expertise while also floating to med-surg for variety
• Paid onboarding requirements and testing support (VHC EKG exam facilitation)
• Professional development encouragement and access to continuing education resources
• A workplace that prioritizes safety, infection control, and staff well-being
• Referral recognition programs and peer support networks

Travel Perks: Explore Boise, ID

Boise is a great base for outdoor adventure and local flavor. Explore the Boise River Greenbelt for scenic walks and biking, hike to Table Rock for panoramic city views, or visit the Idaho Botanical Garden and Old Idaho Penitentiary for local history. In winter, hit Bogus Basin for skiing and snowplay. Enjoy a lively downtown with farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, and cultural spots like the Boise Art Museum. Weekend road trips can take you to Sun Valley and the Sawtooth Mountains for alpine recreation.

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