RN - PCU

Registered Nurse In Progressive Care Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Active RN License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have: IV start, Ventilator management

Ability to manage dysrhythmias

Description: RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly result in a cancellation. The unit will accept first-time travelers. Locals are accepted with a rate difference. Target ratios are 1:4-5 with mixed acuity patients. In extreme situations, the unit may have a 1:6 ratio. The unit may accept contracts for 13 to 26 weeks. The unit operates with a team lead present. There are two respiratory therapists rounding on the unit. An assistant nurse manager is also available on shift, including weekends. The patient population primarily includes COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients with chest tubes, CPAP, and BiPAP. Care for COVID-19 patients is included. Resource teams on the unit include an admission/discharge nurse, a vascular access team, rapid response team, and code team. The unit manages ventilators for chronic trach/vent patients. No nurse has more than one ventilator patient at a time. The unit has a total of 48 beds. The CNA to patient ratio is 9-10:1. Patients monitored include those with telemetry needs and various comorbidities. The unit utilizes systems including Pyxis and EPIC for charting. Scrubs are not provided; white or navy blue scrubs are required. High acuity medical-surgical patients are common, with occasional PCU patients. A teamwork approach is essential, and adherence to call-off policy is strongly enforced.

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.

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