Progressive Care RN (Step-Down)
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Location: Pocatello, Idaho
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 24-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry floor
• Comprehensive stroke center, Level II Trauma, Chest Pain Accredited
• Care includes complex patients such as PCI and open-heart surgery

Patient Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3-4

Charting System

• Epic

Required Certifications

• Various other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB) depending on patient population and unit needs

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Idaho

Key Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I-9 verification
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year background check (including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• Education verification (diploma/transcript acceptable if verification pending)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with proper documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• TB questionnaire if applicable
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• Work history verification for 7 years

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized step-down unit with a focus on complex cardiac and stroke patients, requiring solid clinical skills and relevant certifications.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)