RN - PCU

Registered Nurse Stepdown Care Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty: Stepdown Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Active IL license required

Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended

Must-Have: ICU/Intermediate experience with a nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1. Experience with trach and ventilator patients. Ability to titrate drips.

Description: The Stepdown Care Unit has 20 beds, including 8 private rooms and semi-private rooms. Nurse to patient ratios are 3:1. The unit cares for patients with a broad range of medical conditions, including COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions. Some neuro, surgical, and cardiac patients are also present. Common procedures include managing BiPap, C-PAP, face mask ventilation, tracheostomies, chest tubes, G-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines. Travel RNs must have demonstrated ICU or Intermediate nursing skills. Registered Nurses will be required to titrate drips such as Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose Vasopressors. Charge Nurses are available, and they may take patient assignments if staffing is not ideal. There are two Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift, with each responsible for 10 patients if the unit is full. All patients are monitored using Philips Monitors, with Tele techs interpreting strips while RNs confirm findings. Shifts are 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM, with block scheduling accommodated when possible. Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required. Travel RNs will float as needed to other Stepdown or General Medicine units based on their experience level. The dress code is flexible, allowing any color scrubs.

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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