RN - PCU

Registered Nurse in Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown UnitThis position is for a Registered Nurse in a Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown unit. The unit has 36 beds, with a focus on higher acuity than typical telemetry units. Patient ratios are 1:5 for MedSurg/Telemetry, and 1:4 for PCU acuity. Common diagnoses include cardiac patients, CR bands, AMI, and patients with chest tubes and pacemakers. Nurses will occasionally manage titratable drips, including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Nitroglycerin. A charge nurse is available 24/7. Nursing aids assist with patient care, ideally in a team nursing model of 1 RN and 1 CNA for 6-7 patients. Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips. The unit has monitor techs available, but RNs are responsible for reading strips. Shift hours are 7 am to 7 pm on weekends. Every other weekend shift is required. Nurses will be included in the holiday rotation. The dress code consists of royal blue scrubs for RNs.Job Title: Registered NurseProfession: RN (Registered Nurse)Specialty: Cardiac Tele/StepdownDuration: 16 weeksShift: 12H DaysHours per Shift: 12 hoursExperience: Minimum 2 yearsLicense: RN License RequiredCertifications: BLS RequiredMust-Have: Nurses must be able to titrate drips. Experience with cardiac patients, including post-cath, post-operative lung surgeries, and respiratory failure. Knowledge of high-acuity telemetry nursing is essential.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: 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.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.