Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,264 per week in Portsmouth, NH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,264 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801!

Job Title: Travel RN Stepdown/Tele Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital setting License: Must have a valid state license Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: Proficient in telemetry and advanced skills in post-operative nursing care Description: Travel RN Stepdown/Telemetry position available. Two years of experience in a hospital setting is required. Candidates must hold a valid state license. BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory. This role involves working in an 18-bed unit specializing in cardiac procedure patients. Typical patient conditions include STEMI, NSTEMI, and other cardiac-related issues. The unit manages chest pain evaluations, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nursing care includes post-catheterization, chest tube management, high-flow oxygen therapy, and BiPAP usage. Procedures performed on the unit include pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, peritoneal dialysis, tracheostomy care, pacemaker monitoring, and CIWA assessments. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 4:1. Unit staffing includes five RNs, a clinical nurse coordinator with two patients, two licensed nursing assistants, and a unit clerk. Equipment utilized includes IV pumps, Sara Steady lifts, high-flow systems, BiPAP machines, Kangaroo pumps, Hoyer lifts, and bladder scanners. The documentation system in use is Meditech Expanse. The position requires three 12-hour shifts with an expectation of working every other weekend. The unit is recognized with awards and is known for its excellence, including a Unit of Distinction recognition. Candidates will engage in bedside shift rounds and personal connections with patients to enhance their experience. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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