PCU / Stepdown

Travel RN – Interventional Care Unit (Step-Down/Tele)

Portsmouth, NH | Nights | 13-Week Contract

This Interventional Care Unit is a specialized cardiac step-down environment managing high-acuity procedure patients across a broad scope of diagnoses and interventions.

Clinical Scope

• Post-cath lab nursing care following STEMI, NSTEMI, and PCI procedures (groin and radial access)
• Chest pain rule-out, CHF, and COPD/cardiac management
• Chest tubes, high-flow oxygen therapy, and BiPAP management
• Pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, peritoneal dialysis, tracheostomy care
• Pacemaker management and CIWA protocol

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week in 4-week scheduling blocks
• Every other weekend required
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hospital RN experience
• Virginia RN license or compact license required at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring
• Strong skills in post-operative cardiac nursing care

Additional Details

• Dress code: Professional attire (scrubs)
• Float policy applies to travel staff
• Patient experience expectations include bedside shift rounds, handoff communication, and personal patient connections

This unit has earned recognition as a Unit of Distinction and offers a clinically rich environment for experienced cardiac nurses ready to make an immediate impact.