Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PCU in Pocatello, Idaho. This travel assignment begins 08/17/2026 for a duration measured in weeks in a 24-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry unit. The role supports adult and geriatric patients, including PCI/open-heart surgery and stroke care, in a hospital setting with Level II Trauma Center status and Chest Pain Accreditation, plus Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Weekly pay is $1,836–$1,956 per week, with 0 guaranteed hours.

Shift is a 3x12-hour Night schedule. Epic charting is required for patient documentation.

• Weekly pay: $1,836–$1,956 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0
• Contract duration:
  Weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour Nights
• Start date:
  
  08/17/2026
• Facility/work setting: 24-bed PCU/IMC within a hospital-like setting;
  Level II Trauma Center;
  Comprehensive Stroke Center;
  Chest Pain Accredited; capable of managing PCI and open-heart surgery patients

• Deliver direct nursing care to adults and geriatrics in a PCU/IMC setting, including continuous telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions as ordered (no titration required), monitor patient response, and adjust as per protocol
• Provide central and peripheral line care, administer blood products as appropriate, and ensure line safety and maintenance
• Conduct non-invasive airway management, including BIPAP/CPAP, IPPB, and HHF therapies, with escalation as needed
• Participate in rapid response and code events; assist with emergent cardioversion when indicated; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during emergencies
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in Epic, including assessments, interventions, and patient education; coordinate care with IV teams, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit Secretary support

• Active RN license in Idaho or a valid compact license for Idaho must be in hand at time of submittal
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (current)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year RN experience; travel nurses welcomed
• Education:
  
  RN licensure required (no specific degree stated beyond licensure)
• Special competencies:
  Telemetry/stepdown cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, care of cardiac and vasoactive infusions, central/peripheral line care, non-invasive airway support, and rapid response participation
• Charting:
  Epic experience required

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Onboarding and orientation: core items/labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing; on-site orientation modules estimated at 24 hours for RN staff
• Pre-approved time off: up to 2 shifts for pre-approved leave during the contract
• Orientation and unit readiness support to ensure clinical competency in the PCU/IMC environment
• Professional environment with interdisciplinary collaboration and access to respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and transportation teams

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