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RN - PCU

Cynet Health

Registered Nurse In Progressive Care Unit

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit. The unit provides care for patients with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, craniectomy, and orthopedic needs. The RN will be responsible for managing a patient ratio of 1:5-6. The nurse will be required to float across multiple campuses. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo. Experience in trauma care is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have completed at least one travel assignment in the past 12 months. Winter holiday work may be required if the unit is open. Candidates must be willing to work every other or every third weekend depending on staffing needs.

Experience: 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital setting is required. License: Active Iowa nursing license or compact/multistate license is required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA) are required. NIHSS is preferred. Must-Have: Candidates must have neurology/neurosurgery care experience. Candidates must have ortho/orthopedic care experience. Candidates must have drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium. EKG/Telemetry experience is required. Candidates must have a de-escalation certificate (CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA preferred).

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

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.

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.

Cynet Health
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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