Acute Care Nursing at Its Best

At Saint Alphonsus, our Acute Care Units offer Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide specialized, short-term care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries, complex surgeries, and sudden medical conditions. Whether you're an experienced nurse or early in your career, our supportive environment and innovative care model empower you to thrive.

Why Choose Saint Alphonsus?

  • Named a Forbes Best Large Employer in 2025
  • Non-profit health system & part of Trinity Health
  • The Region’s most advanced Trauma Center
  • Over 75 diverse services & specialties across the system
  • Care for a diverse patient population in Trauma, Surgical, Orthopedic, Medical, Oncology
  • 24/7 Virtual RN support through Trinity Health Virtual Connected Care
  • Career-building experience to grow clinical skills and critical thinking
  • Mentorship & support, especially for early-career nurses

Explore Our Units:

Surgical/Trauma – 32 Beds | Boise

Work across the full trauma spectrum: thoracotomies, bariatrics, GI, vascular, Whipple’s, and more. This is an ideal unit to build surgical precision and manage complex medical and trauma conditions simultaneously.

Ortho/Neuro Trauma – 32 Beds | Boise 
Handle high-acuity, trauma-related injuries like compound fractures and multi-extremity trauma.

Ortho/Med-Surg – 16 Beds | Boise 
Support post-surgical recovery and treat patients admitted through the Emergency Department. Many are older adults recovering from falls with layered medical needs.

“Ortho patients are some of the most motivated and joyful patients you’ll meet.”

Medical Oncology – 40 Beds | Boise 
Care for patients across all life stages - from young adults rebuilding after life-changing diagnoses to those in end-of-life care. Build emotional intelligence alongside clinical excellence.

“You walk alongside patients at some of the most defining moments of their lives.”

Nampa Acute Care – 36 Beds | Nampa 
Medical, Surgical, and Orthopedic patients in a newer facility with open rooms and natural light. Nurses enjoy a strong sense of teamwork and a community-centered culture.

What Makes Us Different?

Virtual RN Support: Onsite Virtual RNs assist with patient interactions, documentation, and mentoring - allowing bedside nurses to focus more on care and less on tasks.

Supportive Environment: Team-based care, strong nurse leadership, and inter-unit collaboration foster continuous learning and support.

Opportunities to Grow: Develop skills that will carry you across specialties, leadership roles, and advanced practice.

Whether you’re passionate about trauma, oncology, or building lifelong nursing skills, our Acute Care Units are the place to do it all with heart, purpose, and impact.

Awards and Accreditations

American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Saint Alphonsus Health System was named by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers for 2025. The recognition stems from the results of an independent survey of more than 200,000 employees across the country.