RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: IMC - Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Day/Night Rotate

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Stepdown/PCU

License: Unexpired RN License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Must have 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience. Must be comfortable with cardiac monitoring and cardiac drips.

Description: 50 bed unit with nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-6 depending on acuity. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac patients, post pneumonia, post cath lab, seizures, and ETOH. CIWA protocols, pacemakers, and other related skills are required. RNs are required to titrate drips such as cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax. A charge nurse is present on each shift. Day shift charge nurses typically do not take a patient assignment unless necessary. Night shift charge nurses will take a lighter patient assignment. Patient care techs are available on the unit to assist with activities of daily living, vitals, bathing, toileting, and feeding. Hospitalist or intensivist coverage is available 24/7, with a primary attending on call at night. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and is responsible for administering breathing treatments and managing respiratory equipment. RNs are expected to troubleshoot respiratory equipment as needed. Monitor techs are available 24/7, and nurses are expected to read and interpret telemetry. RNs must print strips, perform measurements, and identify rhythms. Shifts typically run 7 AM to 7 PM or 6:45 AM to 7:15 AM for days. Staff are allowed to create their preferred schedules, though nothing is finalized until the schedule is completed. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend. Holiday rotation may be required. Travelers can float to any inpatient unit, with priority given to travelers. Scrub color/dress code is navy blue. Unit-specific orientation includes two days of general orientation and one day with a preceptor. The charting system used is Cerner. A BSN is not required. This position is within an acute care setting.

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.