RN - PCU

Registered Nurse StepdownJob Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience License: Valid state nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Must be comfortable with cardiac monitoring and cardiac drips. Experience with titrating drips such as cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax. Description: The unit consists of 30 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-6 depending on acuity. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac patients, post-pneumonia, post-cath lab, seizures, and ETOH. CIWA protocols and management of pacemakers are also part of the care provided. RNs are expected to troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as BiPap, Airvo, and trachs. Respiratory Therapists are available 24/7 and are responsible for administering breathing treatments. Monitor Techs are present 24/7, but RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips. Nurses will be required to print strips, perform measurements, and identify rhythms. There is a charge nurse on each shift. The charge nurse typically does not take a patient assignment unless necessary on day shifts, while night shifts will have a lighter patient assignment. Patient Care Techs assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, answering call lights, and blood sugars. RNs may be asked to float to any inpatient unit as needed. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend. Holiday rotation may be required. Scrub color is navy blue. Two-day general orientation followed by one day with a preceptor is provided. No call or standby requirement is expected.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: 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.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.