RN - PCU

Registered Nurse - Stepdown

The position is within a stepdown unit. Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. A driver's license is required for submission. Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care. Refusal to remove nails will lead to termination. Registered Nurses must pass an exam during orientation. The exam is open book and covers skills learned. Candidates are provided with all necessary resources to pass. A 90% score is required to pass; failure to do so will result in termination. The unit has 33 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5. Common diagnoses include young adults through geriatrics, sepsis, STEMI, CHF, chest pain, COVID, stroke, renal failure, COPD, DKA, and patients with complex medical issues, including multisystem failure. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips. Common titratable and/or set rate drips include Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, IV antibiotics, and Insulin. There is a Charge Nurse on each shift, who does not take an assignment. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are present on the unit with a 1:10 ratio. The availability of CNAs fluctuates based on unit census. Respiratory equipment includes BiPAP, Airvo, and High Flow. Registered Nurses are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips. Unit schedulers will create the staff schedule. Weekend requirements are every other. Holiday requirements will be based on unit needs. Registered Nurses may float to MedSurg, Inpatient Rehab, or Skilled Care. The dress code for Registered Nurses is navy blue. Shifts and scheduling will be managed by unit schedulers. The unit experiences busy patient flow. Patients are admitted and discharged within the same six-hour timeframe. Completion of shift change occurs concurrently. Successful attributes for nurses on this unit include a strong sense of teamwork, a friendly and positive attitude, and engagement in a positive patient experience. Commitment to bedside report and hourly rounding is essential. In the future, the unit will transition to virtual nursing, which will increase the nurse-to-patient ratio to 1:6. Each nurse will be assigned their own CNA. The Charge RN will not have a patient assignment, and the virtual nurse will assist with patient admissions, discharges, education, rounding, care plans, and more. Time-off requests must be submitted upfront, with a limit of seven or fewer days per contract. Additional requests will not be approved after submissions. The hospital reserves the right to cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.

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.