Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Peterborough, NH
Start Date: 02-16-2026
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week guaranteed); rotating between step-down, Med-Surg and ICU as needed — schedule may include days, nights and weekends (float required).
Hours per Week: 36
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based ICU nursing care for critically ill patients (2:1 ratio)
- Assess patients, monitor vitals and interpret rhythms to guide timely interventions
- Document care accurately using Allscripts Paragon (EMR) for continuity and safety
- Administer injections and vaccinations safely and per protocol
- Float between units (step-down, Med-Surg and ICU) to meet patient needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across shifts
- Participate in education, policy updates and continuous improvement efforts
- Provide supervision and direction to other staff when assigned
Qualifications
- Current New Hampshire R.N. license (NH) — Compact license accepted; must be active at time of submission
- ACLS required; BLS (AHA) required; PALS recommended
- One year of medical-surgical nursing experience required; one year related specialty experience preferred
- Telemetry and ICU experience required; rhythm/basic arrhythmia recognition required
- PCCN or CCRN certification preferred
- Ability and willingness to float between units without hesitation
- No new graduates — prior hands-on experience expected
- Ability to learn, adapt and direct others when needed
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Records — Allscripts Paragon experience a plus
- Strong telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition skills
- Solid patient assessment, clinical judgment and vital sign interpretation
- Skilled in administering injections and vaccinations
- Critical care interventions and medical-surgical cross-coverage competency
- Clear communication, teamwork and basic leadership/supervisory ability
- Comfort with fast-paced environments and changing patient acuity
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with plan options to fit your needs
- Flexible spending accounts to help manage healthcare costs
- Company-paid life insurance plus optional supplemental life coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability protection
- Accident, critical illness & identity theft insurance for extra peace of mind
- 403(b) retirement plan to help you save for the future
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career growth
- Hands-on orientation and a supportive team that values YOU
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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