Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Concord, NH, in a PCU/step-down unit. The 13-week contract starts 10/19/2026, with 36 guaranteed hours weekly and 12-hour night shifts on a 12x3 schedule, in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include direct adult patient care, medication administration, monitoring and documentation, rounds participation, and discharge planning, with EMR use and potential float to nearby units. Travel support is provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NH or compact NH
• BLS and ACLS certifications current
• 2+ years of PCU/step-down or adult inpatient experience
• EMR experience; Cerner experience preferred but not required
• Skills checklist for PCU; ability to work 12-hour night shifts and travel assignments
• Up-to-date resume including travel experience; RTO requests at submission

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults in PCU/step-down setting; monitor clinical status and respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments; assess and document responses
• Monitor vital signs, labs, imaging results; assist with invasive procedures as ordered
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans; participate in rounds and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR; ensure patient safety and infection control standards
• Coordinate with case management and ancillary staff; facilitate transfers and education; float to nearby units as needed

Job description

OverviewRegistered Nurse – PCU (Travel) in Concord, New Hampshire, starting 10/19/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,108 to $2,193, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule. Work setting involves inpatient care in a PCU/step-down environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,108–$2,193 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 12x3
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Work setting: inpatient PCU/step-down care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults in the PCU/step-down setting, including monitoring clinical status and responding to changes in condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments; assess and document patient responses
• Monitor vital signs, labs, imaging results, and hemodynamic status; assist with invasive procedures as ordered
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans; participate in rounds and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; ensure patient safety and infection control standards
• Coordinate with case management and ancillary staff; facilitate patient transfers and education; float to nearby units as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Hampshire or a compact license valid for NH (NURSYS verification required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications current
• 2+ years of recent PCU/step-down or comparable adult inpatient experience
• EMR experience; Cerner experience preferred but not required
• Skills checklist specific to PCU specialty; ability to work 12-hour night shifts and travel assignments
• Up-to-date resume including travel experience; RTO (time off) requests must be included at submission

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay range: $2,108–$2,193 per week (per week, before any taxes and deductions)
• Travel assignment with a defined 13-week duration
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and licensing verification assistance; documentation of active licenses and certifications
• EMR experience support; Cerner experience preferred
• Flexibility to float to nearby units as needed

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.