RN - PCU

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Stroke Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2 Years Minimum in Acute Care

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: PCU level RN NIHSS experience Central line management/placement Foley catheter management Tube feedings via NGT or PEG Arterial lines experience Diabetes management Drip titration for Levophed, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Insulin Ability to pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival

Description: Responsibilities include providing care for patients with CVA and TIA. Patient ratios are RN: 1:3 and CNA: 1:6. Adequate PPE will be provided. Charge nurse will take patient assignments depending on staffing levels. Phlebotomy services are not available on the unit. A VAT team is available for PICC/midline placements. A resource nurse is present on the unit. Respiratory therapy, hospitalist, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy are available 24/7. The EMR system utilized is Meditech Expanse. IV pumps used are Alaris, and medication dispensing is through Pyxis. Staff may be required to float to stepdown and med-surg units frequently. Mandatory scheduling includes every other weekend with a potential rotation of 3/2 or 5/2. Time off requests are limited to one weekend per 13-week contract and cannot exceed seven days. Expectations for holiday work include completing shifts for 2 or 3 major holidays. Professionalism is required, including no cell phone usage, no earbuds, and no eating at desks in patient care areas. Scrub color is pewter, with T-shirts being gray, white, or black with a monogram. Jackets must be gray or black, and badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times.

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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