Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse position located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role involves providing specialized patient care within a 15-bed unit that emphasizes telemetry, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery support. The RN will work the night shift, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts, supporting a patient-centered environment that utilizes advanced equipment and technology.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant setting, strong telemetry skills, experience titrating vasoactive medications such as levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, and dobutamine. Certifications required include ACLS and BLS.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arterial lines, Flo-Tracs, temporary pacing, pre-operative prep for cardiovascular surgery, chest-tube removal, arterial line removal, and familiarity with GE monitors, Hamilton Bipap and Hiflo, Baxter IV Pumps, Hemospheres.
- Additional Information: The unit features new equipment and technology, including GE monitors and advanced cardiovascular support tools. Staff has substantial tenure and experience, with a focus on patient safety and comfort. The team supports mobility and uses a central monitor station for patient surveillance.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
-Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage - Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
