Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Claremont, NH
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3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Med Surg / PCU

Facility: Valley Regional Hospital

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire

Assignment Type: 13-Week Travel Contract, with potential for extension

Shift: Days | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-Hour Shifts)

Schedule: 36 Hours per Week

Job Overview

Valley Regional Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Med Surg/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This position is ideal for an independent, adaptable nurse who is comfortable caring for Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and PCU patients in a small rural hospital setting. Candidates must be able to quickly integrate into the team and provide high-quality patient care with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients.
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and accurately interpret telemetry rhythms.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in Med Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing.
• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience.
• Ability to independently manage a mixed-acuity patient assignment.
• Experience working in a small or rural hospital is highly preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience is highly preferred.
• Must have a personal vehicle for transportation during the assignment.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active New Hampshire RN License or Compact RN License
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Basic Dysrhythmia Test

Patient Population

• Newborn
• Pediatric
• Adult
• Geriatric

Unit Details

• Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratios:
  • Med Surg/Telemetry: Approximately 5:1
  • Higher Acuity PCU: Approximately 3:1 to 4:1
• Facility Type: 25-Bed Rural Acute care Community Hospital

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• Holiday Requirement: As Needed
• On-Call: None

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidates must be comfortable working across Med Surg, Telemetry, and PCU.
• Travelers must live more than 50 miles from the facility.
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the application. Requests after submission or after an offer will not be approved.
• Personal scrubs of any color are permitted.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Telemetry RN who is confident caring for Med Surg and PCU patients in a rural hospital environment. The assignment offers a stable 36-hour workweek, collaborative team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while delivering high-quality patient care in a close-knit community.