RN - PCU

PCU RNJob Title: PCU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Candidates must be competent in caring for stroke patients. Teamwork-oriented approach is necessary.Description: The unit has 24 beds and a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5. Virtual nursing is utilized on both day and night shifts. Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury. Nurses are required to titrate drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present. The unit has nurse aides with a ratio of 1:8 when full. High flow, BiPap, and oxygen titration equipment are available. Telemonitoring is provided, with monitor techs overseeing monitoring in the ICU. Nurses read ECG strips. Work schedule includes 12-hour shifts with an extra shift required every 6 weeks. Self-scheduling is implemented. There is a weekend requirement of every third weekend, with more opportunities available if desired. Holidays are divided based on weekend rotation. Staff are required to call in within one hour if needed. Floating is required based on seniority. Uniforms consist of navy tops and bottoms. Three shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided to new staff. The charting system used is EPIC.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.