RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH-SS

Must-Have: 1. 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience. 2. 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience.

Description: This is a high acuity step-down unit. The unit provides care for patients needing close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions. It has a total of 19 beds. The staff on the unit includes 7 RNs. During day shifts, there is 1 charge RN and 6 RNs scheduled. Night shifts also have 1 charge RN and 6 RNs. The patient ratio on the unit is 3:1. Equipment used in the unit includes bedside monitors, IV pumps, heated humidity high flow oxygen, BiPap, chest tubes, tracheostomy, feeding pumps, gastric tubes, and surgical drains. EMR system utilized is EPIC. Experience with tracheostomy patients requiring continuous BiPap or long-term ventilator support is preferred. Experience with titratable drips including dopamine, dobutamine, nitroglycerin, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, and amiodarone is advantageous. Knowledge of CIWA assessments and alcohol/drug withdrawal treatment is a plus. Typical procedures performed on the unit include emergent cardioversion. Moderate sedation procedures will take place in a designated procedural area. The ideal candidate will be positive and team-focused. Candidates should be adaptable to quickly changing acuity and enjoy a busy, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include completing physical assessments, intake and output rounds every 4 hours, hourly safety rounds, and performing positioning and activities of daily living every 2 hours as indicated. Bedside handoff is mandatory for all shift changes. Shifts will generally include every other weekend requirements. In the event of low census, delayed start may be utilized instead of on-call shifts.

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

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.

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.