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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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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