RN - PCU

RN Surgical PCU

Job Title: RN Surgical PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Step Down

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Active state RN license required for submission

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• EPIC experience required
• Ventilation experience required

Description:

POSITION: RN Surgical PCU Shift hours: 4x12s, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM. Charting system: EPIC experience required. Weekend requirements: May include every other weekend or six weekend shifts in a six-week block. Requests for time off and special scheduling requests must be included with the submission. Facility may call off one shift every two weeks. Must work one holiday per 13-week contract. First-time travelers are accepted. Locals are accepted based on radius rule criteria. Pending licenses are accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state.

Required Clinical Skills:

• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Ventilator care for chronic tracheostomy patients
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Rapid response and code team activation
• Isolation precautions and telemetry settings across step down units

Unit Details:

• Typical patient ratios are 1:5, with a staffing goal of 1:4.
• Functions as a step down from General Surgical ICU, with specialized capabilities.
• Two beds for chronic tracheostomy patients (not ICU level).
• Staffing includes LPN and CNA support.

Hospital Highlights:

• Recognized as a Level I Trauma Center.
• Offers advanced specialty care, including bariatric and trauma services.
• Affiliated with a medical school.

Additional Unit Information:

• Unit has two vent-capable beds for chronic trach patients.
• Oxygen modes include CPAP and BiPAP.
• Telemetry is remote, and monitors remain on the unit.
• Goal ratio is 4:1; however, the current practice may involve a 5:1 ratio.
• Staffing includes a team of nurses who may float throughout the building.
• May require occasional floating to another unit.

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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