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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,528 per week

First Connect Health
  • Pocatello, ID
  • $2,527.80 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pocatello, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel - Registered Nurse PCU

 

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night — 3x12 or 4x12 (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
  • Weekend: Every other weekend — 6 weekend shifts

 

Pay Breakdown

 

(Based on 48 hours)

W2 (taxable): $ 24.65/hr
OT for 8 hours: $36.97

Per Diem (Non-Taxable):$ 1,246.00
Gross Weekly Pay: $2,527.80/week


 

Requirements

  • Experience Required: Minimum 1 year PCU experience
  • Certification Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • License Required: Idaho RN License
  • Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
  • Patient Ratio: 1:4
  • Charting: Epic
  • Radius: 50-mile radius rule; no local candidates
  • Pre-Approved Time Off: 2 requests

Unit Details

  • Unit: 5400-1006 PCU
  • Location: Pocatello, ID
  • Beds: 24
  • Rooms: 24
  • Daily Census: 23
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Unit Type: Progressive Care / Stepdown / Telemetry
  • Trauma Level: Level II Trauma
  • Specialty: Comprehensive Stroke Center / Chest Pain Accredited
  • Typical Ratio: 1:3–1:4
  • Float: Possible

Patient Population & Clinical Experience

  • Heart failure
  • TAVR
  • CABG
  • Stroke
  • Sepsis
  • Diabetes
  • Renal failure
  • Respiratory failure
  • PCI and open-heart surgery patients

Skills

  • IV therapy and phlebotomy
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line management
  • Peripheral line care
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Rapid response/code team participation
  • Cardiac drip management — no titration
  • Vasoactive drip management — no titration
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • BiPAP/CPAP
  • IPPB
  • High-flow/high-humidity oxygen therapy
  • Emergent cardioversion
  • Central line placement assistance
  • Isolation precautions/PPE

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationPocatello, ID

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
  • Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Centralized Operations/Managementunmatched
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
  • Diabetesunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Kidney Diseaseunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • PCIunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched

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