PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Nurse – Neuro/Trauma Unit | Portsmouth, NH

This 13-week contract places you on a Progressive Care Neuro/Trauma unit in Portsmouth, NH, managing intermediate-acuity patients with neurological and trauma diagnoses. The unit handles complex cases requiring continuous telemetry monitoring, subdural drain management, chest tube care, and EEG monitoring, along with high-flow oxygen therapy and chronic ventilator support.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement

Float Requirement

Candidates must be comfortable floating to all inpatient units, including ICU and ED.

Required Skills

• Telemetry/step-down experience (required)
• Neuro experience (preferred)
• Trauma experience (preferred)

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS

Preferred Certifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• TNCC

Dress Code

No specific scrub color required; professional attire expected.

Ideal Candidate

Team-oriented clinicians who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing high-acuity neuro and trauma patients across a progressive care setting.