Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview Registered Nurse – PCU (Travel) in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Start date: 08/17/2026. Assignment duration: several weeks. Weekly pay: $1,840–$1,884 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour. Setting: hospital unit with 24 beds focused on Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry, including a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma, and Chest Pain Accredited services. Typical scheduling includes six weekend shifts per contract. The unit accepts first-time travelers and uses Epic for charting. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,840–$1,884 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0 hours
• Contract duration: Travel - temporary assignment (several weeks)
• Shift: Nights (3x12-hour)
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Unit setting: 24-bed PCU/Telemetry/Stepdown with stroke center and trauma capabilities
• Orientation: 24 hours; onboarding modules completed onsite (RN modules ~4–6 hours)
• Travel eligibility: Accepts first-time travelers
• Possible float to other units as needed
• Onboarding requirements: core items/labs to be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• License requirement: state or compact license in hand at submittal

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adults on a PCU/Telemetry/Stepdown unit, focusing on cardiac and critical care needs
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to rhythm changes
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive IV infusions (no titration required) and central/peripheral line care
• Administer blood products as ordered; assess and respond to patient status changes
• Support non-invasive airway management (BIPAP/CPAP) and participate in rapid response or code events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, pharmacy, social work, discharge planning) and document care in Epic
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to unit protocols, including stroke and PCI-related care

Requirements

• Active RN license in Idaho or a compact-state license in hand at time of submittal
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant RN experience in PCU/Telemetry/Stepdown or related areas
• Ability to work nights in a 24-bed unit and to float to other units as needed
• Onboarding readiness: able to complete core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing
• 100-mile radius rule applies; local candidates may not be eligible

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Onsite orientation and structured onboarding process
• Orientation modules: 24 hours total; RN modules approximately 4–6 hours
• Core onboarding items and labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment

Pay Disclaimer Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce