Be part of the first, the only, and the next-level in Neurocritical Care.
We are building something Idaho's never had before. Our Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU (NeST) is Idaho's first and only dedicated Neuro ICU, housed within a Level II Trauma Center and Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a rare chance for experienced critical care nurses to shape something incredible.
What makes our Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU a unicorn in Idaho:
- The only Neuro ICU in the state
- Only SICU in Idaho with board-certified, fellowship-trained Surgical Intensivists
- Home to Idaho's only fellowship-trained Neuro Intensivists
- 18-bed unit designed with advanced tech and patient-centered care in mind
Features of the unit include:
- Portable CT scanner for bedside surveillance scans (no risky transports)
- Fixed and portable Natus EEG brain monitoring
- Ceiling booms for 360 patient access and ceiling lifts in every room
- Private patient rooms with large family areas and sleeper sofas
- Direct elevator access to heli-pad, ED, and OR
- Large, interdisciplinary workstations to keep eyes on patients at all times
️ Why experienced ICU RNs should consider this:
- You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a 24/7 in-house MD team, including:
- Neuro Intensivists
- Surgical Intensivists
- Fellowship-trained cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgeons
- Endovascular neurosurgeons and neurointerventional radiologists
- You'll gain exposure to quaternary-level care in a community setting
- Our dedicated unit-based educator supports your ongoing development
This isn't just an ICU. This is cutting-edge neuroscience, surgical complexity, and trauma care all in one place-with the right team, the right tech, and the right mission.
Why Saint Alphonsus?
- Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes (2025)
- Recognized as a Top 15 Health System by IBM Watson Health
- First in ID designated as a North American Skull Base Society Team of Distinction
- First in the Pacific Northwest to use GammaTile therapy for brain tumors
We offer a full range of benefits including:
️ Medical/Dental/Vision
️ Mental health support
️ Generous PTO
️ Retirement benefits
️ RN professional development
Qualifications:
- RN license in Idaho or compact state (ID residency required within 6 months if applicable)
- BLS required; ACLS & PALS within set timelines
- Critical care experience preferred