ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Portsmouth, NH
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,916/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.22
- Weekly
- $1,916
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,632
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.22/hour — 11% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Hampshire ($47.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Hampshire right now
- 300 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Hampshire from 6 agencies, 26 of them in Portsmouth.
- Pay in these listings: $34.72 – $90.92/hour, median $60.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Hampshire: $47.93/hour ($99,694/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($68.19/hour across 65 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as an ICU nurse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, caring for critically ill patients during 12-hour day shifts. This role calls for strong telemetry skills, ICU experience, and confidence titrating vasoactive and inotrope medications, managing chest tubes, and supporting complex procedures. Experience with open-heart cases, temporary pacing, or Swan-Ganz catheters is a plus. You will work alongside mid-level providers, trauma surgeons, and respiratory therapists while using GE monitors, Hamilton BiPAP and high-flow systems, Puritan ventilators, and Hemosphere monitoring. Your stethoscope gets a coastal change of scenery with this assignment.
Weather
Expect crisp, refreshing coastal weather with cool temperatures, occasional breezes, and a mix of sunny and rainy days. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring Portsmouth and the surrounding Seacoast.
Fun Things To Do
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Historic Portsmouth: Explore Market Square, local shops, galleries, and waterfront scenery.
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Seacoast Beaches: Spend a relaxing day at nearby beaches and enjoy the Atlantic shoreline.
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Strawbery Banke Area: Walk through Portsmouth’s historic neighborhood and surrounding gardens.
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Boston Day Trip: Visit museums, historic sites, restaurants, and neighborhoods in Boston.
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White Mountains Day Trip: Enjoy scenic mountain views, hiking, and seasonal outdoor activities.
Job Specifics
City and State: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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