Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care / Stepdown / Telemetry) in Pocatello, Idaho. This travel, temporary assignment starts 08/31/2026 and runs for several weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,797 to $1,914 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. Setting: hospital unit (24-bed PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry) with adult and geriatric patients. The role supports PCI/open-heart surgery care within a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma, and Chest Pain-accredited program.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,797-$1,914 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: travel assignment of multiple weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: 24-bed PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry unit in a hospital
- First-time travel nurses accepted
- Onboarding completed within 48 hours of contract signing; 24 hours onsite orientation for RN
- Pre-approved time off: up to 2 shifts
- Weekend coverage typically required (about 6 weekend shifts per contract)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adults and geriatrics in a PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry environment
- Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms, and respond to dysrhythmias
- Administer medications and blood products; manage central and peripheral lines
- Manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions per protocol (no titration)
- Support emergent procedures (e.g., emergent cardioversion, central line use) and participate in rapid response and code events
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; document care in Epic and participate in discharge planning

Requirements
- Active RN license in Idaho or a State/Compact license in hand at submittal
- Minimum 1 year RN experience; PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry experience preferred
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a hospital setting
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to be onboarded within 48 hours of contract signing

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Orientation: 24 hours onsite for RN
- Onboarding completed within 48 hours of contract signing
- First-time travel nurses accepted
- Pre-approved time off: up to 2 shifts
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting with unit-specific specialty

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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.
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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