Progressive Care Unit RN
Portsmouth, NH
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The position supports patients requiring progressive care, including telemetry step-down monitoring and neurotrauma-related care. The role involves collaborating with a team-oriented clinical staff while providing care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and specialized procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Progressive care or telemetry step-down experience
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Neuro experience
  • Trauma experience
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratio of approximately 4:1
  • Care includes bedside monitoring, end-tidal oxygen monitoring, high-flow oxygen, chronic ventilator support, and subdural drains
  • Typical procedures include chest tube management and electroencephalograms
  • Weekend coverage is required every other weekend
  • No on-call requirement
  • Professional scrubs or attire are required, with no specific color designated
  • A team-oriented approach is preferred

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