PCU / Stepdown

Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit (CSSU) | Portsmouth, NH

13-Week Travel Contract | Days | 36 Hours Guaranteed

This cardiovascular and vascular surgery step-down unit provides specialized care for high-acuity patients requiring close hemodynamic monitoring and post-procedural management. The unit is supported by a central monitoring station and a dedicated mobility team, creating a collaborative and well-resourced clinical environment.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 3 shifts per week (12 shifts/month)
• 4 weekend shifts per month
• Schedule built around approved time-off requests
• Travelers float first on a rotation basis

Clinical Scope

• Telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
• Vasoactive medication titration (levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, dobutamine)
• Temporary pacing
• Pre-op preparation for cardiovascular surgery
• Chest tube and arterial line removal
• LNA support available each shift

Required Skills & Certifications

• Strong telemetry skills — required
• Vasoactive drip experience — required
• Chest tube experience — required
• Arterial line and Flo-Trac experience — preferred
• Temporary pacing experience — preferred
• ACLS and BLS — required

Additional Details

• Guaranteed hours: 36/week
• Scrubs: Any color
• Bedside shift report with patient board updates required each shift

This is a strong fit for an experienced step-down or PCU nurse with a cardiovascular background who is comfortable managing complex hemodynamic patients in a structured, specialty-focused unit.