RN - PCU

Registered Nurse Stepdown

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: - BLS - ACLS - NIHSS

Must-Have: - 1 year of experience with the patient population

Description: Department primarily provides care for intermediate and downgraded patients. The unit supports a variety of cardiac and vascular diagnoses. Patient care includes those recovering from surgery, cardiology issues, and structural heart procedures. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4, with a ratio of 1:3 for post-surgical patients within the first 24 hours. Nurses will be required to titrate medications. Common titratable medications include amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, and diltiazem. Charge nurses are present on each shift, though they rarely take on patient assignments. There are patient care assistants available on the unit, with a ratio of 1:18. Clientist and intensivist staff are available 24/7, along with cardiology on-call support. The respiratory therapy team is also present 24/7 in the unit. Remote techs monitor telemetry, and nurses must be capable of reading and interpreting patient strips. Shifts are generally from 0630-1900 and 1830-0700, with scheduling managed by the unit manager. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. Floating to the same level or lower acuity units may be required. Navy blue scrubs are the standard dress code. RTO needs are required upfront, and additional requests will not be approved after initial submission. The hospital reserves the right to cancel shifts as necessary.

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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