Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a 15-bed unit that manages patients requiring close monitoring and treatment. The role includes supporting cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients, utilizing advanced telemetry skills, and collaborating with a skilled team in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Shift Time: Days


• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027


• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 1 year of nursing experience, proficiency in telemetry monitoring, experience titrating vasoactive medications such as levophed, phenylephrine, dopamine, dobutamine; ACLS certification; BLS certification; Strong cardiovascular and vascular surgery care skills; Experience with arterial lines, Flo-Tracs, temporary pacing, and chest tube management; Ability to support patients with equipment including GE monitors, Hamilton Bipap, Hiflo, Baxter IV Pumps, Hemospheres; Experience with Meditech Expanse documentation system.


• Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with skills in arterial lines, Flo-Tracs, temporary pacing, and chest tube procedures will be prioritized.


• Additional Information: Floating will be on a rotation basis with travelers floating first. The unit uses advanced monitoring technology and supports a mobility team. Staff are supported by experienced colleagues working with new equipment and technology.

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 #1294490. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus