TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified PCU / Stepdown RN in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801!
**Exciting Opportunity for an RN in Cardiovascular & Stroke Specialty Unit!**
**Job Description:**
- **Location:** Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- **Unit Name:** CSSU (Critical Specialty Services Unit)
- **Shift:** 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (13 weeks)
- **Unit Specifics:**
- **Number of Beds:** 15 beds
- **Patient Ratios:** 4:1
- **Support Staff:** 1-2 LNA support
- **Equipment:** GE Monitors, Hamilton Bipap and Hiflo, Baxter IV Pumps, Hemospheres
- **Documentation System:** Meditech Expanse
- **Scheduling Requirements:**
- 12 shifts per month (3 shifts per week)
- 4 weekend shifts per month
- **Floating Policy:** Rotation basis, with travelers floating first
- **Patient Experience:** MyCare board updated each shift during bedside report; bedside shift report at each change of shift
- **Hospital Specifics:**
- **Certifications:**
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 2 Trauma Center
- **Requested Skill Set:**
- **Must Have:**
- Strong telemetry skills
- Experience titrating vasoactive medications (e.g., levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, dobutamine)
- Chest Tube management
- **Preferred:**
- Arterial Lines
- Flo-Tracs
- Temporary Pacing
- **Procedures Performed on Unit:**
- Temporary Pacing
- Pre-op prep for cardiovascular surgery
- Chest-tube removal
- Arterial line removal
- **Certifications Required:**
- ACLS
- BLS
- **Dress Code:** Scrubs (color does not matter)
- **Why Choose This Unit:**
- Specialization in Cardiovascular and Vascular surgery
- Access to a mobility team for support
- Continuous patient monitoring by a central monitor station
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.