RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a relevant specialty

License: Valid state nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, EKG

Must-Have: Strong PCU background within the last year EPIC experience is preferred Weekend availability: Every other weekend

Description: No Thanksgiving RTO. The position is for a traveler contracted to the emergency department unit, specifically to care for inpatient and CICU level holds. Years of experience required: 2 years. ED experience preferred but not required. First-timers accepted with EPIC experience and 2 years of experience. No first-timers accepted with only 1 year of experience. Weekend requirements include every other weekend. Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and passing an EKG test upon arrival. The role includes expectations for floating to similar units. Assistance with patient sitting, ensuring patients match clinical assignments. Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, syncope, heart failure, sepsis, overdose, GI bleed, COPD, and pneumonia. Will also care for medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, and orthopedic patients as overflow. Candidates will see post-cath patients with stent only (no CABG), ICD/pacer insertions, and cardioversions. The unit manages and titrates drips, with the most common being Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labatolol, Dopamine, and Dobutamine. Special equipment utilized includes BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, and a monitoring system. Staffing and scheduling involve accommodating patient ratios and floating as needed. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Candidates must have experience in care for ventilated patients, chest tubes, blood product administration, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Other skills include management of dysrhythmias, telemetry, and wound care.

Benefits

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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