RN - PCU

Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years in PCU or Stepdown nursing

License: Active state RN license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Cardiac experience required

Experience in a 1:5 patient ratio setting

EPIC experience

Description: 36 or 48 hours accepted for the contract. For a 48-hour contract, overtime is paid after 48 hours. Applicants must demonstrate experience in a 1:5 patient ratio in the work history section. ICU experience does not count as PCU experience. Targeted patient ratios are typically 1:4 but can be as high as 1:5-6. The unit may employ a team nursing model where RNs, LPNs, and PCTs work together to care for a group of patients. Nurses have the flexibility to work in either team nursing or primary nursing roles based on unit needs. Passing an online EKG tele competency assessment before starting the assignment is required. Nurses will be fitted for N95 masks prior to working with high-risk respiratory patients unless a PAPR is needed. Experience with drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs) is necessary. Travel experience is preferred. Nurses may be required to float to other units as needed. The unit specializes in cardiac telemetry, managing drips, and post-cardiac procedures. Specialized procedures include cardiac catheterizations, ablations, pacemakers, and ICDs. Daily census varies, with nursing care provided for a range of acute medical conditions. Mandatory requirements include weekend and holiday availability. All requests for time off must be submitted with the initial application. No additional time off requests will be accepted after the submission. References are not required. All state RN licenses are acceptable, with options for temporary licenses. Module training hours may be required and are self-reported.

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.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 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

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