What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU position at Saint Alphonsus?
Saint Alphonsus Health System, Idaho's only hospital system recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for 2025, is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Neuro Surgical Trauma (NeST) ICU team at our Level II Trauma Center in Boise, Idaho.
This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.
Neurocritical Care for Complex Cases
Tour Idaho's First and Only Neuro, Surgical, Trauma Unit
Benefits:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho.
We offer:
Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Meaningful Retirement Benefits
Generous PTO plan
Why this role is for you:
As a nurse in the Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU, Idaho's only unit of its kind, you’ll gain unique experience and expertise that sets you apart. This role is perfect for nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and enjoy working with advanced technology.
What to expect:
Utilizing your skills in a Level II Trauma Center and a Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center
Obtaining experience working in the FIRST and ONLY Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit in Idaho
Working with the only board certified, fellowship- trained neuro critical care doctors in the state
Caring for patients with neurological, surgical, or traumatic injury/illness that require intensive level care. This can range from a patient suffering from a multi trauma after a car accident, a spinal cord injury patient after a skiing injury, a patient with a spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage, a patient with new onset, undiagnosed seizures, or a patient with a stroke.
Being part of a unit that consists of 18 critical care beds
Providing next level care for patients in a state-of-the-art unit with the newest and most advanced technology and equipment
Qualifications:
Idaho or multistate RN license (must establish Idaho residency within 6 months if applicable).
BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required within designated timelines.
Critical care experience preferred
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.