RN - PCU

Med/Tele/PCU RNJob Title: Med/Tele/PCU RN Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Active RN License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Required Must-Have: PCU experience and ability to read strips Description: Unit Notes: Department: Med/Tele RN PROFILE REVIEW and MANAGER INTERVIEW required. Must have PCU experience and be able to read strips. The unit has 32 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights. PCU level care overflow is on the unit with a ratio of 1:3. Common diagnoses and types of patients include adults and geriatrics with conditions such as cardiac caths, EP studies, pacemakers, ETOH, Covid with BiPAP, and occasional general surgical patients with a heart history. Medical patients often have cardiac history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis. Tele/cardiac RN wanted with PCU experience. Experience with Epic is preferred. First-time travelers are welcomed. RNs are required to titrate drips, including commonly used medications like Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, and Lasix. Low dose Dopamine may also be used, but Levophed is not required. There is a Charge Nurse on each shift, and the Charge Nurse occasionally takes a light patient load of 2-3 patients. Nurse aides or patient care technicians are available on the unit with a goal ratio of 1:10. RNs are required to troubleshoot RT equipment, including Bipap, trachs, and airvo. Tele/Monitor Technicians are available on the unit, with portable monitors and monitors in the rooms. RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips. Shifts are from 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM. Rotating shifts will not occur more than weekly. The manager creates the schedule and will consider blocked scheduling based on unit needs. Weekend requirements are every other week. Holiday requirements are every other year. All areas are included for floating as helping hands, with full patient loads in PCU and medical-surgical areas. Colorful scrubs are acceptable. Additional notes: This is primarily a tele/cardiac unit. There is a radius rule of 50 miles, and candidates cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility. Requests for days off must be provided upfront, and additional requests will not be approved after submission. Cancellation policy allows for 4 shifts per contract, or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks. Charting system used is EPIC. BSN is not required. Active RN license is needed for submission. The care setting is acute. The division is nursing. Shift notes include every other weekend and first to float as needed. Required certifications are ACLS and BLS.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesBenefits 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.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.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.