Graduate Nurse - Neuro Surgical Trauma SDU

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

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 Graduate Nurse to join our Neuro Surgical Trauma SDU 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.

Schedule: Nights

Graduate Nurse Program

At St. Alphonsus, all new graduate RNs participate in our required Nurse Residency Program designed to support their transition to practice. Our program aligns with our mission and values, providing structured support, mentorship, and skill development throughout the first year of practice. The residency includes key milestones, each intentionally spaced over 12 months to focus on onboarding, orientation, clinical skills, and specialty education. Residents can expect to dedicate approximately 4 hours per month attending classes. Residents gain access to content experts, resources, and peer support, fostering critical thinking, confidence, and leadership at the bedside. Additionally, our program includes service line-specific training tailored to the patient population of each resident’s home unit, ensuring they receive targeted education and learning opportunities in their specialty.

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

Imagine working with a high-acuity patient population in a newly built, innovative unit outfitted with the latest equipment—perfect for honing specialized skills. Whether you’re looking to specialize in complex cases or seeking a steppingstone toward intensive critical care, this role provides the ideal foundation.

What To Expect

• Utilizing your skills in a Level II Trauma Center and a Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Providing next level care for neurological patients in a state-of-the-art unit with the newest and most advanced technology and equipment
• Caring for post operative patients along with patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, seizures, strokes, and other neurological disorders
• Delivering high-quality nursing care in our 17-bed SDU, utilizing advanced clinical skills to assess, stabilize, and monitor patients
  
  

Qualifications

• Idaho or multistate RN license (must establish Idaho residency within 6 months if applicable).
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required within designated timelines.
  
  

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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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