Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Portsmouth, NH
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Hospital:  Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Address: 333 Borthwick Ave Portsmouth, Nh 03883

Unit Name: Cardiac Medical Unit

Building: Main Campus

Cost Center:60601

General Information

Unit Specifics: Cardiac step-down from CSSU and IVCU, med/surg tele, stroke overflow

Can NOT take patients post Cath lab unless radial artery used, Chest pain r/o, CHF, COPD Cardiac management, chest tubes, hi-flow and Bi-pap, Thoracentesis, PD, Trachs, Pacemakers, Cardiac Cath, CIWA

·        Number of Beds :20

·        Patient Ratios : 5:1

·        Unit staffing description: 4RN teams with free CNC, 2 LNA’s and a Unit Clerk

·        Type of equipment : IV pumps, sara steady’s, Hiflo, bipap, Kangroo pumps

·        Documentation system: Meditech Expanse

·        Scheduling requirements: 3- 12hr shifts and every other weekend or 4 week shift

·        Floating policy:

·        Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift rounds/Handoff

Hospital Specifics-

·        Certifications: Stemi Hospital, Stroke center, Level II Trauma center

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set: Proficient in Telemetry

Must have:

Advanced skills needed:

Procedures performed on unit: Thoracentesis, PD, Trachs, Pacemakers, Cardiac Cath, CIWA

Certifications Required: ASLS, BLS

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·         Professional garb

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