RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Med Surg/Progressive Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: 1-2 years of telemetry experience; experience in acute care setting preferred Description: Unit consists of 18 beds, including 6 PCU capable beds. All rooms are private. Temporary walls and an air handling system are in place to accommodate COVID patients if needed. Charge nurse is present 24/7 and may take 0-2 patients when necessary. Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide patient care. Support staff includes telemetry techs, charge nurses, healthcare unit coordinators, and patient care technicians. CNA staff split the floor, each taking up to 9 patients. Registered nurse to patient ratios are 1:4 for telemetry and 1:3 for PCU/stepdown. Telemetry system utilizes Phillips monitors, with a monitor tech room available. Nurses are expected to validate monitor technicians' interpretations and document every 4 hours or more frequently as needed. Common medications administered include Cardizem, amiodarone, bumex, Lasix, integrillin, octreotide, and protonix. High flow oxygen is used for COVID step down patients, with home CPAP available for others. Clientists are in-house 24/7. Respiratory therapists and pharmacy support are available 24/7. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend, covering both days and nights. Common diagnoses treated on the unit include AMI, stroke/TIA, pneumonia, renal dialysis, afib rvr, SIRS, and diabetes mellitus. Nurses may float to all medical surgical units as needed. Cancellation policy allows for up to 3 cancellations per 13 weeks. The charting system used is Allscripts.

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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