Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ED Holding/CICU)
Manchester, NH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED Holding/CICU, PCU focus)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Contracted to the Emergency Department (ED) unit, specifically caring for inpatient/CICU level holds in ED.
• Strong Progressive Care Unit (PCU) background required within the last year.
• Emergency Department (ED) experience preferred but not required.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW).
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have EPIC experience and 2 years of nursing experience. No first-timers with only 1 year experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Must have a strong PCU background within the last year.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• EKG test on arrival.

Patient Diagnoses You Will Encounter

• Chest Pain
• Syncope
• Heart Failure
• Sepsis
• Overdose
• GI Bleed
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Oncology, Orthopedic overflow
• Post-catheterization with stent (no CABG)
• ICD/Pacer insertions
• Cardioversions

Unit Details & Special Procedures

• Manage and titrate drips (Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labatolol, Dopamine, Dobutamine) - required.
• Use of special equipment including Bipap, Cpap, Vapotherm, Alaris Pumps, Phillips Monitoring System.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start, including Social Security verification, criminal searches (excluding NH counties), sex offender registry, education verification, and more.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start (with a 7-day grace period).
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required.
• Two current professional references within the last 3 years, including one from a supervisor or charge RN.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual internal evaluation for travelers with Aya or agency experience over 1 year.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent).
• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years (medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start (2-step PPD or equivalent).
• TB questionnaire required for all travelers.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease NOT accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during October 31 - April 1 period (medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation).
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and compliant prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail testing for EKG/Dysrhythmia within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (OSHA education documentation).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned. First-time travelers accepted with conditions (EPIC experience and 2 years nursing experience).

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a strong PCU background looking for a travel contract in New Hampshire, with opportunities to work in a dynamic ED holding/CICU environment.