Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Position Details

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

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in a hospital setting
• Licenses: Active Compact RN License required at submission
• Certifications: BLS and IV certification required

Unit Information

• Unit: 3rd Medical
• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:6, occasionally 1:7 during surge
• Staffing: Unit Secretary (day shift only), LNA support on both shifts
• Equipment: Telemetry
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Scheduling: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Floating Policy: Float to same level of care

Skills & Procedures

• Requested Skill Set: Med-Surg experience required
• Advanced Skills: IV certification mandatory
• Common Procedures:

  • Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
  • Wound care
  • Drain management (chest tubes, Jackson Pratt, etc.)
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Central line dressing changes
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • EKGs as needed

Additional Information

• Patient Experience: Bedside shift report, hourly safety rounding, personal connections emphasized
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available; leadership may adjust to balance needs

Summary

This travel RN role requires at least 2 years of hospital experience with strong Med-Surg skills and IV certification. The position offers a structured schedule with supportive staffing and a focus on patient-centered care in a telemetry-equipped medical unit.