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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Unit (Intermediate Care/Step-Down) position in Portsmouth, NH, requiring telemetry proficiency and at least 2 years of recent experience.
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Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU) at a Level II Trauma Center and certified STEMI and Stroke Center hospital
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Step-down unit receiving patients from CSSU and IVCU, including med/surg tele and stroke overflow cases
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Patient population includes chest pain rule-out, CHF, COPD, and cardiac management cases; cannot accept post-cath lab patients unless radial artery was used
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Procedures performed on unit include thoracentesis, peritoneal dialysis (PD), tracheostomies, pacemaker management, cardiac cath, and CIWA protocol
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Equipment used includes IV pumps, Sara Steadys, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and Kangaroo pumps
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EMR: Meditech Expanse
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20-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
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Unit staffing includes 4 RN teams with a free CNC, 2 LNAs, and a unit clerk
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Every other weekend required
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Active NH or compact RN license, must be in hand at time of consideration
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Current certifications required: ACLS and BLS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Tele/PCU RNs per facility protocol
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Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in telemetry or cardiac step-down required
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Proficiency in telemetry monitoring required
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
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One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Responsibilities include bedside shift rounds and structured handoff communication
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Professional attire/scrubs required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible, no exceptions
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13-week contract
