Progressive Care Unit RN
Portsmouth, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Portsmouth, NH
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Progressive Care Neuro Trauma
• Number of Beds: 23
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 6-7 RNs, 2 Aides
  • Night Shift: 6-7 RNs, 2 Aides
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: Bedside monitors, End tidal O2 monitoring, high flow, chronic vents, Subdural drains
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills & Experience

• Must Have:

  • Telemetry
  • Step-down experience
• Preferred:

  • Neuro experience
  • Trauma experience
• Typical Procedures:

  • Chest tubes
  • EEGs
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Registered Nurse License
• Preferred:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Work Environment

• Floating Areas: All inpatient units including ICU, Emergency Department
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs, no specific color required
• Schedule: Every other weekend off; no on-call requirement

Personality Fit

• Team-oriented