RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7PM – 7:30AM

Experience: Minimum 2 years of direct experience on a stepdown unit, Ventilator experience

License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS

Must-Have: - 2 years of direct experience on a stepdown unit - Ventilator experience - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of a professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care and delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates the effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of specific actions including Admission Welcome, Bedside shift Report, and Purposeful Hourly Rounding. Considers patients' values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institutional protocols. Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with management to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to the appropriate management. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies, and all other resources. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with hospital, regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image to colleagues and communicates with styles and methods that demonstrate caring, respect, compassion, and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patient and family. Encourages and demonstrates a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning, and innovation for self and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty, and community health needs. Participates in shared decision making through specialty practice councils and nursing department committees.

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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