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Description

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Step-Down / Surgical Step-Up Unit (CSSU)

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Schedule / Job Type

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a 15-bed Cardiac Surgical Step-Up Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio on night shift
Monitor and manage patients using GE Monitors, Hamilton BiPAP and High-Flow equipment, Baxter IV Pumps, and Hemospheres
Titrate vasoactive medications including levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, and dobutamine
Perform and assist with unit procedures including chest tube management, arterial line removal, temporary pacing, and pre-op preparation for cardiovascular surgery
Complete bedside shift report and update MyCare boards each shift
Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Hampshire or compact state eligibility
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a step-down, PCU, IMC, or similar acute care setting
Strong telemetry skills
Experience titrating vasoactive medications
Chest tube experience
Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Preferred Experience / Skills

Experience with arterial lines and Flo-Trac monitoring
Temporary pacing experience
Background in cardiovascular or vascular surgical nursing

Why Join Us

Work in a specialized cardiovascular and vascular surgery unit at a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 2 Trauma Center, supported by a dedicated mobility team and central monitor station
Benefit from LNA support, modern equipment, and a structured scheduling process that accommodates requested time off

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #766330. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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