RN - PCU

Stepdown Registered Nurse

The unit supports patients who require intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients. The unit heavily supports thoracic procedures, electrophysiology, catheterization laboratory, and structural heart interventions. Common diagnoses include CVA, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. RN's are required to titrate drips. Common titratable medications include Amiodarone, Nitro, Nicardipine, Epinephrine, Cardizem, and others for blood pressure management. There is a charge nurse on each shift, and it is rare for the charge nurse to take an assignment. Patient care techs are present on the unit with a ratio of 1 tech to every 18 patients. Clientists and intensivists are present in the facility 24/7. Respiratory therapists are in-house 24/7. RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips. The unit utilizes remote telemetry techs and has capabilities for hardwired telemetry and telemetry boxes. Shifts are scheduled from 0630 to 1900 and 1830 to 0700. The manager is responsible for scheduling with no self-scheduling options available. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. Floating requirements entail floating to other same-level or lower-acuity units. The dress code is navy blue scrubs. Unit-specific orientation will be tailored to individual needs and experience. RTO must be submitted upfront, and additional requests will not be approved once submitted. The hospital has a cancellation policy allowing the cancellation of up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment. The charting system used on this unit is EPIC. A BSN is not required for submission. This is an acute care setting with a trauma level of 1.

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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