RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stroke Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2 years of RN experience in acute care required

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: PCU level RN experience NIHSS experience Central venous line management/placement Foley catheter management Tube feedings via NGT or PEG Arterial line management Diabetes management Drip titration experience (Levophed preferred) Amiodarone experience Cardizem experience Insulin management EKG competency exam required prior to arrival

Description: The unit has 6 beds. Patient types include CVA and TIA. Adequate PPE will be provided. Patient ratios are RN: 1:3 and CNA: 1:6. A charge nurse will take a patient assignment depending on staffing. Phlebotomy services are not available on the unit. VAT team will assist with PICC/midline placement. A resource nurse is available. Rehabilitation services are available 24/7. A hospitalist is available 24/7. The charting system is Meditech Expanse. IV pumps used are Alaris. Medication dispensing is handled by Pyxis. Travelers may float to stepdown or medical-surgical units frequently. Scheduling includes every other weekend. Mandatory rotations may include 4 days one week and 3 days the next week. Requests for time off may be allowed up to 7 days, with conditions. Only one weekend request per contract is permitted. Working during 2 or 3 major holidays is expected. Professionalism is mandatory, including no cell phone usage in patient care areas and no eating at desks. T-shirt colors must be gray, white, or black with the appropriate monogram. Jackets must be gray or black. Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times.

Benefits

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.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 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

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