Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,278 per week

Malone Healthcare Solutions; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Malone Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN specialized in Cardiac PCU for a job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The role requires caring for patients in an interventional care unit, focusing on monitoring cardiac status and providing telemetry care.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hospital experience and an active nursing license. The position offers weekly pay, benefits, and guaranteed hours, with a focus on maintaining high standards of patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospital experience required.
• Experience with cardiac care and telemetry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for stepdown/telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac status and intervene as necessary.
• Conduct telemetry monitoring and maintain documentation.

Skills

Telemetry/Stepdown experience

Rhythm interpretation

Patient care

Education

Active VA License or Compact License

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Stepdown/Telemetry RN (IVCU) – Job Breakdown

Unit: Interventional Care Unit (IVCU)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Shift: 3x12 Nights/Days (36 hrs/week)

Charting: Meditech Expanse

Patient Ratio: 1:4

Weekly Hours

• 3 shifts/week
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours/week
• Every other weekend required

Core Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care: ~20–22 hrs/week

• Care for Stepdown/Telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac status and respond to changes

Cardiac & Post-Procedure Care: ~6–8 hrs/week

• STEMI/NSTEMI patients
• Post-cardiac cath, PCI, radial/groin access recovery
• Pacemaker patients
• CHF and cardiac management

Telemetry Monitoring: ~3–4 hrs/week

• Rhythm interpretationCardiac monitoring and intervention

Respiratory & Specialty Care: ~2–3 hrs/week

• BiPAP and High-Flow Oxygen
• Chest tubes
• Trach patients
• Thoracentesis and Pericardiocentesis recovery

Documentation & Care Coordination: ~2–3 hrs/week

• Meditech Expanse charting
• Bedside handoff and interdisciplinary communication

Required Qualifications

• 2+ Years Hospital Experience
• Active VA License or Compact License at Submission
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Strong Telemetry/Stepdown experience

Unit Highlights

• 18-bed Interventional Care Unit
• 4:1 patient ratio
• STEMI Receiving Hospital
• Certified Stroke Center
• Level II Trauma Center
• Unit of Distinction Award Winner
• Post-cath and cardiac-focused patient population

Common Patient Types

• STEMI / NSTEMI
• Post-PCI and Cath Lab Recovery
• Chest Pain Rule-Out
• CHF
• COPD
• Pacemakers
• Chest Tubes
• CIWA Patients
• Tracheostomy Patients
• Pericardiocentesis / Thoracentesis Recovery

Ideal Candidate

RN with strong Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown, and Post-Procedure Cardiac Care experience. Must be comfortable managing cardiac drips, rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, BiPAP/Hi-Flow patients, and caring for post-cath patients in a fast‑paced cardiac-focused unit.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance