Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Pocatello, ID
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PCU RN Travel Opportunity in Pocatello, Idaho: 13-week night-shift travel contract for experienced PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry RNs skilled with Epic and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / PCU RN (night shift) in Pocatello, Idaho. This 13-week travel assignment places you in a comprehensive stroke center and Level II Trauma facility where you will care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, neurologic, and medical-surgical needs. Enjoy Pocatello's welcoming community, scenic mountain views, and abundant outdoor recreation while advancing your critical care nursing career.

Job Details / Travel Nursing Summary

• Location: Pocatello, Idaho (83201) — Idaho travel nursing job
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1700–$1790
• Assignment Type: 13-week Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Telemetry — PCU RN / Telemetry Nurse role
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3–4
• Charting: Epic (experience with Epic electronic charting required)
• Orientation: 24 hours onsite
• Start / End Dates: March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026
• Eligibility: Must meet the 100-mile radius rule (must live at least 100 miles from the facility)

Required Qualifications (PCU RN / Telemetry Nurse)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU / Stepdown / Telemetry RN experience
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic electronic health record
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with rapid response/code teams, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Familiarity with cardiac/vasoactive drips management (no titration), non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions/PPE

Key Responsibilities (PCU / Stepdown / Telemetry)

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 24-bed PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry unit
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions including heart failure, TAVR/CABG recovery, stroke care, sepsis, diabetes, renal failure, and respiratory failure
• Participate in emergent procedures and responses such as cardioversion and central line support
• Utilize specialized respiratory support equipment including BIPAP/CPAP, IPPB, and high-flow oxygen therapies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, case management—to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic electronic health record
• Float to other units as staffing needs require and provide scheduled weekend coverage (minimum 6 weekend shifts during contract)

Why This PCU Travel Nurse Role in Pocatello, ID

• Work at a comprehensive stroke center and Level II Trauma facility—strong clinical experience for critical care and telemetry nurses
• Gain experience with Epic and advanced PCU/stepdown patient populations
• Enjoy living in Pocatello—outdoor recreation, community events, and access to regional mountain areas

Ready to advance your career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Telemetry Nurse in Idaho? Apply now to join our healthcare team for this rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment in Pocatello, ID. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference for patients in a high-acuity, supportive environment.

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