RN - PCU

RN Surgical PCU

Job Title: RN Surgical PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience

License: Active RN license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Vent experience required, EPIC charting experience required

Description: POSITION: RN Surgical PCU (Vent Experience Required) SHIFT DETAILS: Shift hours: 3x12s, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM Charting: EPIC experience required WEEKEND REQUIREMENT: May be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block. RTO, Block & Special Scheduling Requests: All requests must be included with the submission. CALL OFF POLICY: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. HOLIDAY REQUIREMENT: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract. ACCEPT FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS: Yes. LOCALS ACCEPTED: Yes, radius rule applies. PENDING LICENSE ACCEPTED: Yes, only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. Otherwise, submission must include an active state or compact RN license. REQUIRED CLINICAL SKILLS: Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management. IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care. Ventilator care for chronic trach 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 PCU, DOU, IMC, and stepdown units. UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING: Ratios: Typically 1:5. Staffing goal is 1:4. Functions as a stepdown from the General Surgical ICU, with bariatric specialty and backup to the trauma unit. 2 beds for chronic trach patients (not ICU level). Oxygen Support: CPAP and BiPAP. Equipment: Ortho equipment, chest tubes, surgical drains, trach, endo tool, PICC line, and IV drips. Managed IV drips include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine. Remote telemetry with monitors remaining on unit; tele sitting implemented to increase Patient Care Tech coverage. Floating: Will be required to float within skillset. HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS: A large acute care facility recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and a teaching hospital. The hospital offers advanced specialty care, including bariatric, trauma, and surgical services. PATIENT AGE GROUPS: Adults and geriatrics. DAILY CENSUS: Approximately 20 patients. ADDITIONAL UNIT INFORMATION: Interdisciplinary support available, including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, and Pharmacy. Patient diagnoses primarily involve surgical cases and patients in need of stepdown care. Special procedures and equipment utilized include telemetry and various forms of respiratory support. Goal patient ratio is 4:1, and there may be times when staff is asked to float to another unit or level of care.

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.

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