Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,675 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Pocatello, ID
$1,675/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 08/31/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses 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
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Pocatello, Idaho. This position involves providing specialized care on a 24-bed progressive care, stepdown, and telemetry floor that manages adult and geriatrics patients. The role offers an opportunity to work in a comprehensive stroke center with Level II Trauma and Chest Pain Accreditation, delivering complex care to patients with conditions such as stroke, heart failure, and respiratory failure.
Job Details:
- Shift: 3x12 hour Night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, 1 year of clinical experience, adept in blood product administration, central line care/management, interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of PPE, management of cardiac and vasoactive drips, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and experienced with Epic charting system
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a similar PCU or stepdown setting, trauma or stroke care experience
- Float: Possible float rotation required
- Additional Information: The facility features interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams. Daily census averages 23 patients with a patient-to-staff ratio of 1:4. The unit cares for patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, stroke, sepsis, diabetes, and renal failure. Special procedures include emergent cardioversion and central line placement, with equipment like BIPAP/CPAP and HF equipment.
- Scheduling & Support: Block scheduling with 4 patients per shift during nights, 6 weekend shifts per contract, orientation includes 24 hours of onsite training, completed within 48 hours of contract start.
- Travel & Compliance Rules: 100-mile radius rule; state or compact license must be in hand at time of submittal; all RTO must be listed upfront; staff must wait 1 year before returning as travelers.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1301198. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus