PCU Registered Nurse
Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Unit Description

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Telemetry floor
• 24-bed unit
• Comprehensive stroke center, Level II Trauma, Chest Pain Accredited
• Provides complex care including PCI and open-heart surgery patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4
• Charting system: Epic

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, minimum 1 year, 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 (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Additional Information

• 100-mile radius travel rule applies
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams may be required
• Color blindness testing required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certifications as applicable
• Fingerprinting and other background checks may be required depending on location

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity PCU setting with a focus on stroke and cardiac care, ideal for RNs with at least one year of experience seeking a travel contract in Idaho.