Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description & Requirements

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU – Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pocatello, Idaho.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Location: Pocatello,
• Setting: 24-bed Progressive Care/Stepdown/Telemetry Unit
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), block scheduling — Night Shift Travel Nurse
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Weekend Coverage: Required (6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Charting: Epic — experience with Epic preferred
• Orientation: 24 hours onsite
• Travel Requirement: Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1700‑$1790

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry experience — telemetry nursing jobs preferred
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Proven ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, participate with rapid response/code teams, and administer blood products
• Experience with central and peripheral line care, cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE best practices
• Flexible and able to float to other units as required

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry floor
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, stroke, sepsis, diabetes, renal and respiratory failure, and post-cardiac procedures (TAVR, CABG, PCI)
• Participate in emergent procedures (e.g., cardioversion, central line placement) and support code/rapid response teams
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response to ensure coordinated patient care
• Utilize advanced respiratory equipment such as BIPAP/CPAP, IPPB, and high-flow oxygen
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic EMR and adhere to charting standards
• Follow all safety, infection control, and stroke center protocols

Experience the charm of Pocatello — a vibrant city surrounded by mountains and outdoor recreation. Join a supportive healthcare community while advancing your critical care and telemetry nursing career. This travel nurse role offers hands‑on experience in a Level II Trauma facility and comprehensive stroke center, ideal for RNs seeking growth in high‑acuity settings.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN) in Pocatello,  more nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities in Idaho — apply today!

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We’re committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR’s dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. Visit  to learn more.