Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Position: Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,930 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pocatello, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Night Shift | Travel Assignment

Job Overview

Portneuf Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown/Telemetry assignment. This is a 13-week travel contract supporting a 24-bed unit that provides intermediate-level care for complex cardiac, stroke, and medical patients. The facility is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and Chest Pain Accredited, with the capability to manage PCI and open-heart surgery patients.

Assignment

Details

• Status: Open
• Start Date: February 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Number of Positions: 1
• Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-hour shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Float Requirement: Possible
• Block Scheduling: No

Unit Information

• Unit: PCU / DOU / IMC / Stepdown
• Beds: 24
• Daily Census: ~23
• Patient Ratio:
  • Days: 1:4
  • Nights: 1:4
  • Weekends: 1:4
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics

Patient Diagnoses & Care Focus

• Heart Failure
• TAVR
• CABG
• Stroke
• Sepsis
• Diabetes
• Renal Failure
• Respiratory Failure

Special Procedures & Equipment

• Emergent cardioversion
• Central line placement
• BIPAP / CPAP
• IPPB
• Heated High Flow (HHF)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU-level patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to emergencies
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Administer blood products and medications safely
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Maintain and manage central and peripheral lines
• Utilize Rapid Response and Code Teams when appropriate
• Adhere to isolation precautions and hospital protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams

Interdisciplinary Support

• IV Team
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Rapid Response Teams
• Pharmacy
• Transportation
• Unit Secretary

Requirements & Qualifications

• License: Active RN license (compact or Idaho)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year PCU or equivalent experience
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:4
• Charting System: Epic (required)
• Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications

• Required/Preferred:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS

Skills (Preferred)

• IV therapy / Phlebotomy
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Blood product administration
• Non-invasive airway management

Compliance Requirements

• 100-Mile Radius Rule:
  Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility. Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Facility guideline unknown
• Flu Vaccine: Facility guideline unknown

Job

Requirements & Qualifications:

- License:
Active RN license (compact or Idaho)
- Experience:

Minimum 1 year PCU or equivalent experience - Patient Ratio

Experience:

1:4 - Charting System:
Epic (required) - Travel

Experience:

Not required

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus