Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary This position is for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (RN) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The role involves providing specialized care for cardiac procedure patients on an 18-bed interventional care unit. The RN will be responsible for managing post-operative nursing care, including cardiac monitoring, patient assessments, and supporting advanced cardiac procedures.
Job Details
Position Description: Travel RN for Stepdown/Telemetry with a minimum of 2 years hospital experience required; must hold a Virginia (VA) license or a Compact license at the time of submission. Must possess BLS and ACLS certifications.
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Cardiovascular
Shift Details: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/18/2027
Required Qualifications: Valid VA license or Compact license, BLS, ACLS certifications, hospital experience in cardiac care, proficiency in telemetry, and the ability to perform advanced cardiac procedures.
Unit Specifics: 18-bed unit focused on cardiac procedures such as STEMI, NSTEMI, PCI, and post-catheterization care, with a staffing pattern of 5 RNs, 2 LNA, and a Unit Clerk per shift.
Equipment and Documentation: Use of IV pumps, Sara Steady, HiFlo, Bipap, Kangaroo pumps, Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Meditech Expanse documentation system.
Additional Information: Candidates should be proficient in telemetry, capable of bedside shift reports, handoffs, and establishing personal connections with patients. The unit has received recognition as a Unit of Distinction and is a designated STEMI hospital and stroke center.
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 #1325804. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portsmouth, NH
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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