Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,253 per week in Portsmouth, NH

# Job Opportunity – Critical Care Step-Down Registered Nurse – New Hampshire**Start Date:** September 14, 2026 **Location:** Portsmouth, New Hampshire **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 12 shifts per month (3 shifts per week), including 4 weekend shifts per month; 12-hour shiftsHighlights:

• 15-bed Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit specializing in cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients
• 4:1 patient ratio with 1-2 LNA support staff per shift
• Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 2 Trauma Center designation
• State-of-the-art equipment including GE Monitors, Hamilton BiPAP and Hi-Flow, Baxter IV Pumps, and Hemospheres
• Meditech Expanse documentation system with central monitoring station support
• Mobility team support to enhance patient outcomes and staff safety

Requirements:

• Active RN license in New Hampshire or compact state eligibility
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Strong telemetry monitoring skills
• Experience titrating vasoactive medications (levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, dobutamine)
• Chest tube management experience
• Preferred skills: Arterial line management, Flo-Trac monitoring, and temporary pacing experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This cardiovascular step-down unit offers specialized experience in a high-acuity environment where you'll develop advanced critical care skills while working with a collaborative team. You'll care for pre- and post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients, perform specialized procedures including temporary pacing and chest tube removal, and work in a facility recognized for stroke and trauma excellence. With robust support from experienced staff, LNA assistance, and a dedicated mobility team, you'll have the resources needed to deliver exceptional patient care while advancing your clinical expertise.