ICU Travel Nurse Job in Portsmouth, NH | Nights (3x12)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Portsmouth, NH
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$2,178
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. This role pays $2,178 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital
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Location: Portsmouth, NH 03801 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Hampshire and national regulatory bodies.
Portsmouth Regional Hospital — Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a roughly 240-bed HCA acute hospital (HCA's Capital Division) serving the New Hampshire / Maine / Massachusetts Seacoast. It concentrates several Seacoast-exclusive critical programs under one roof in a high-acuity regional center.
- The only ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast, with 24/7 trauma surgeons and an on-site helipad. Read More
- The Seacoast's only Comprehensive Stroke Center (clot retrieval and aneurysm coiling for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes).
- The Seacoast's only comprehensive heart and vascular program — an HCA Cardiac Center of Excellence, recognized by Healthgrades among America's 50 Best for cardiac surgery.
- Oncology with certified patient navigators, bariatric surgery, and wound/hyperbaric care.
- A teaching hospital with residencies in family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Portsmouth, NH
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Does New Hampshire recognize my multistate RN license for this assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Endorsement applicants generally must show 400 hours of nursing practice in the previous four years plus 30 continuing-education contact hours in the previous two—unless they passed the NCLEX within those two years. Otherwise-qualified applicants may receive a provisional license while background-check results are pending. Confirm current fees, requirements, and application steps with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Portsmouth
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH packs colonial streets, a working port, and one of New England's best small-city restaurant scenes into a few walkable square miles at the mouth of the Piscataqua. The local hospital market serves the Seacoast region, with travel demand running through emergency and surgical units. Rental costs land high for New Hampshire and earn it; many travelers rent in Dover or Rochester and commute twenty minutes for the savings. Strawbery Banke preserves four centuries of waterfront neighborhood as a living museum. Market Square grounds the social calendar, Kittery's outlets sit across the bridge in Maine, and both Boston and Portland lie roughly an hour away in opposite directions, doubling the weekend menu.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Portsmouth, NH · $2,178 /wk