RN - PCU

RN in Progressive Care Unit

Job Title:

RN

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Shift Hours per Shift: 10.5 hours

Experience:

Minimum 2 years

License:
Registered Nurse License

Certifications:

ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:
Candidates must have stepdown experience. Candidates must have telemetry experience.

Description:

Unit Information:
The primary patient population includes cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients. This includes open heart surgery such as CABG, AVR, MVR, and TAVR. Thoracic lung surgeries like lobectomy and thoracotomy are also performed. Patients may also have diagnoses of heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, and heart block. The unit has 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds with approximately 100 total staff members.

Staffing includes 1 charge RN and 13 RNs on both day and night shifts, along with patient care technicians. The patient ratios are 1 RN to 5 patients and 1 patient care technician to 13 patients. Typical equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, and various lifts. Cerner is used for electronic medical records.

Skill Set:
Candidates with prior CV surgery and vascular surgery experience will be considered first. CVICU experience is also a plus. Procedures performed on the unit include:
Epidural management. Chest tube management. Tube feedings. IV gluccomander. Cardiac medication management including phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, and ketamine. The ideal candidate will be a team player. They should enjoy a fast-paced environment and be flexible. Weekend requirements include a minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period. Candidates should be flexible to work holidays.

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 Blue Pipes, 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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