Registered Nurse - Nampa Emergency Department

Registered Nurse Opportunities

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

We are looking to hire Registered Nurses to support our two Emergency Departments in Nampa, Idaho! These positions are eligible for consideration of a sign on bonus plus generous relocation assistance! We also offer competitive wages, on-call pay, and shift differentials depending on work schedules.

Our nurses enjoy autonomy in their naturally fast paced roles, and work closely with physicians in the treatment of patients. Our most common cases are fractures, fevers, allergic reactions, COPD, and other respiratory illnesses, as well as traumas appropriate for a Level VI Trauma Center. Trauma's that require a higher level of care are routed to our Boise hospital. Teamwork is at the core of how we function!

We are primarily in need of full-time, night shift nurses, willing to work a schedule of 7pm to 7am. However, well qualified candidates may be considered for part-time and/or day shift opportunities if available. Colleagues self-schedule their hours in advance and are expected to work 2 weekends per month.

Colleagues who support our Emergency Departments (ED) in Nampa have the unique opportunity to float between our Medical Center located just off the Garrity exit as well as our freestanding Emergency Department on 12th Avenue.

Our ideal candidates will have some RN experience and will have obtained their ACLS. In addition, they will have some experience with taking care of critical patients and will be able to utilize critical thinking and assessment skills to prioritize patient needs. They will have a desire to take care of all types of patients and will want to be part of a team.

Our new state-of-the-art Nampa Garrity ED, located right off I-84 opened in June of 2017 and is classified as a Level VI Trauma Center. With 30 beds, we see an average of 80 patients per day, and proudly serve a wide variety of patients in Canyon County. Our colleagues have the opportunity to float to our 12th Avenue ED, allowing for cross-training and increasing knowledge. We pride ourselves on our level of commitment and integrity, as well as outstanding teamwork.

Our Nampa 12th Avenue ED is freestanding, equipped with 16 beds to help us serve a wide variety of patient needs. We see as average of 35 patients per day, with many types of injuries and illnesses, including respiratory ailments, fractures, and allergic reactions. We proudly provide the best possible care through phenomenal teamwork and commitment.

As the third largest city in Idaho, Nampa provides the amenities of big city living while still maintaining a down to earth, authentic quality.

Located in the heart of the Treasure Valley, Nampa offers plenty to those looking for an affordable place to live and work. The range of entertainment options is as vast as the natural attractions that draw thousands to the area each year for camping, skiing, hiking and river adventures. Vineyards and wineries near Nampa provide romantic excursions throughout the year, while its historic downtown is filled with unique shops and restaurants.

Known for being a family-friendly community, Nampa also offers a quality of life that can't be beat.

Our Requirements

• A current Idaho RN license is required.
• Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
• All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for an Oregon RN license within 90 days of the hire date.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)
• Prefer one or more years of RN experience in an emergency setting
• BLS/HCP certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.