RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Services

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: First Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: No experience required License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have:

• Accepts responsibility for actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
• Practices effective, clear, and respectful communication, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
• Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences while addressing concerns directly.
• Actively contributes to the vision and results of the team.
• Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all customers.
• Promotes satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns.
• Shows an understanding of computer systems and applications or the ability to be trained.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients.

Description: The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person. The focus is on creating a caring environment that promotes healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence, research, hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across disciplines. The RN coordinates, ensures, and provides direct patient care activities on the unit. This includes the provision of nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments. Facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities is also part of the role. The RN provides patient and family-centered education and care coordination.

Job Responsibilities include the assessment of patient needs. The RN performs and documents a comprehensive assessment in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policies. Consideration is given to the patient's culture, age, and developmental level. Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints is crucial. The RN collects objective and subjective data as needed. Initial admission assessments are verified if obtained by other team members. A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs. The RN designs actions and interventions relevant to the patient's culture and age. Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family, in accordance with the medical plan of care. Patient care therapies and procedures are fully implemented with empowerment and clinical autonomy. Explanations of procedures, treatments, and processes are provided to patients and families. Initial actions to alleviate the patient's stress and discomfort are initiated. Changes in patient condition are recognized, responded to, and communicated appropriately. Ongoing assessments and responses to procedures are documented according to hospital policy and established standards. The RN delegates tasks appropriately and oversees team members in performing patient care activities. Accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care are monitored. Educational needs of patients related to prioritized problems are identified and addressed. The discharge process is facilitated by executing discharge orders in a timely manner. Input into patient/nurse assignments is provided considering staffing and patient acuity. Active participation in unit-based activities supports organizational values and priorities. Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment is essential. Assuring nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards is a priority. Participation in quality improvement activities and core measures is expected. A holistic perspective of patient care is practiced.

Benefits:

• 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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