RN - PCU

PCU Registered Nurse

Job Title: PCU Registered Nurse

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Driver's license required for verification of travel distance

Description: Department: Stepdown

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Candidates may not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facility. Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care. Refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract. RN's must pass a written exam during orientation. This is an open-book exam covering skills learned. RNs are given all necessary resources to pass. A score of 90% is required to pass. Unit has a total of 33 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5. Common diagnoses include young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, and DKA. Nurses will manage patients with complex medical issues, including multisystem failure. RNs are required to titrate drips. Common titratable or set rate drips include Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin. A charge nurse is present on each shift. The charge nurse does take a patient assignment. Certified nursing assistants are available with a 1:10 ratio. The availability of CNAs fluctuates based on unit census. Respiratory equipment used includes BiPAP, Airvo. RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry. Shifts run from 0630-1900 and 1830-0700. Unit schedulers will create the schedule. Weekend requirements are every other weekend. Holiday requirements are as needed to meet unit demands. Floating may occur to MedSurg, inpatient rehab, or skilled care. Scrub color for RNs is navy blue. The first week includes classroom training followed by two 12-hour shifts. Patient flow is busy, with admissions and discharges occurring within a short time frame. Successful candidates will have a strong sense of teamwork and a friendly, positive attitude. Engagement in providing a positive patient experience is essential. The unit is transitioning to virtual nursing, which will adjust nurse-to-patient ratios to 1:6. Each nurse will have their own CNA. The charge RN will have no patient assignment. Virtual nurses will assist with patient admissions, discharges, education, rounding, care plans, etc. RTO is needed upfront, with a limit of 7 days or less per contract. Additional RTO will not be approved after submissions. Client can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. Charting system used is EPIC. BSN is not required for submission. Trauma level is not specified. Care setting is acute. Division is nursing. Shift notes specify 12-hour nights.

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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