Progressive Care Unit RN
Derry, New Hampshire
Parkland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Travel)

Location: Derry, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting, including 2 years PCU experience
• Licenses:

  • Must have an active New Hampshire RN license at the time of submission
  • Must have an active Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH Certification
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 20
• Staffing:

  • 5 RNs and 2 LNAs, flex with volume
  • Day Shift: 5 RNs
  • Night Shift: 5 RNs
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: GE cardiac monitoring, Hospira IV pumps
• EMR System: Expanse

Skills & Experience Preferred

• Strong dysrhythmia recognition skills
• Critical drip experience
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization and pacer patient care experience (preferred)
• Prior experience with HCA Healthcare (preferred)

Personality & Work Style

• Self-directed and confident
• Positive attitude even in difficult circumstances
• Strong communication skills
• Team player

Floating Areas

• Medical-Surgical
• ICU (for border patients)
• Emergency Department (for ED holds)

Work Schedule & Dress Code

• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend or equivalent based on staffing needs
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs, no required color specified

Summary

This travel RN position in the PCU requires at least 2 years of hospital and PCU experience, active RN licensure in New Hampshire, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The role involves working in a 20-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio, using cardiac monitoring and IV pump equipment, and requires strong critical care skills including dysrhythmia recognition and critical drip management. The ideal candidate is self-directed, communicative, and a team player, with flexibility to float to Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed.