RN - PCU

Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty:
Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

2 years

License:
Required

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: PCU experience

Ability to read strips

Tele/cardiac experience

EPIC preferred

Description:

Department:
Med/Tele

Certifications required: BLS, ACLS. Profile review and manager interview are part of the hiring process. Must have PCU experience and be able to read strips. The unit has 32 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, with PCU level care overflow on the unit at 1:3. Common diagnoses and types of patients include adults and geriatrics, cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, alcohol-related issues, COVID with Bipap, and occasional general surgical patients with a history of heart conditions, and medical patients with cardiac history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis.

Experience or key skills needed include tele/cardiac RN experience and PCU experience. RNs will be required to titrate drips such as Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine;
Levo is not included. There is a charge nurse on each shift, and the charge nurse may take a light load of 2-3 patients. Nurse aides or patient care techs are present on this unit with the goal of a 1:10 ratio. RNs are required to troubleshoot equipment such as Bipap, trachs, airvo, etc. Tele/monitor techs are available, and portable monitors are used in patient rooms as well.

RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips. The unit operates on 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts. If there is a rotating shift, the 7-7 rotation will not occur more than once a week. The schedule will be made by management, considering blocked schedules based on unit needs. Weekend requirements are every other weekend. Holiday requirements are every other holiday.

All staff may float to other areas, including PCU for full patient loads and some ER holds/boarding. Any color scrubs are acceptable as part of the dress code. Additional notes indicate that this is more of a tele/cardiac unit. Candidates must adhere to the radius rule of 50 miles and must not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated healthcare facilities.

Requests for time off should be submitted upfront, with limits on the number of shifts allowed for time off during the contract. Cancellation policy states four shifts per contract, or three shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks. Charting system used is EPIC. A BSN is not required. The care setting is acute. Trauma level is 2. Shift notes include the requirement to float and work every other weekend and holiday.

Required certifications are ACLS and BLS.

Benefits

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…