TEMP/TRAVEL - Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (NIGHT)

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU in Pocatello, Idaho. This travel assignment begins 08/17/2026 for a duration measured in weeks in a 24-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry unit. The role supports adult and geriatric patients, including PCI/open-heart surgery and stroke care, in a hospital setting with Level II Trauma Center status and Chest Pain Accreditation, plus Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Weekly pay is $1,836-$1,956 per week, with 0 guaranteed hours. Shift is a 3x12-hour Night schedule. Epic charting is required for patient documentation.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,836-$1,956 per week

Guaranteed hours: 0

Contract duration: Weeks

Shift: 3x12-hour Nights

Start date: 08/17/2026

Facility/work setting: 24-bed PCU/IMC within a hospital-like setting; Level II Trauma Center; Comprehensive Stroke Center; Chest Pain Accredited; capable of managing PCI and open-heart surgery patients

Responsibilities

Deliver direct nursing care to adults and geriatrics in a PCU/IMC setting, including continuous telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation

Manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions as ordered (no titration required), monitor patient response, and adjust as per protocol

Provide central and peripheral line care, administer blood products as appropriate, and ensure line safety and maintenance

Conduct non-invasive airway management, including BIPAP/CPAP, IPPB, and HHF therapies, with escalation as needed

Participate in rapid response and code events; assist with emergent cardioversion when indicated; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during emergencies

Maintain clear, timely documentation in Epic, including assessments, interventions, and patient education; coordinate care with IV teams, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit Secretary support

Requirements

Active RN license in Idaho or a valid compact license for Idaho must be in hand at time of submittal

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (current)

Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; travel nurses welcomed

Education: RN licensure required (no specific degree stated beyond licensure)

Special competencies: Telemetry/stepdown cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, care of cardiac and vasoactive infusions, central/peripheral line care, non-invasive airway support, and rapid response participation

Charting: Epic experience required

Benefits and Support

Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment

Onboarding and orientation: core items/labs completed within 48 hours of contract signing; on-site orientation modules estimated at 24 hours for RN staff

Pre-approved time off: up to 2 shifts for pre-approved leave during the contract

Orientation and unit readiness support to ensure clinical competency in the PCU/IMC environment

Professional environment with interdisciplinary collaboration and access to respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and transportation teams

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