RN - PCU

Registered Nurse Step Down

The step-down unit provides care to multi-system injured trauma patients and surgical patients. The unit consists of 25 floor beds, 6 step-down beds, and 6 pediatric beds. A multidisciplinary team approach is utilized in providing nursing care. Ideal candidates should have a background in PCU, IMC, Trauma, or Step Down units. Travelers will not be required to attend to pediatric patients.

It is possible for travelers to work solely with floor beds. The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 for floor beds and 1:3 for step-down beds. Candidates will be expected to float within their scope of practice as needed. Candidates must comply with required vaccinations, including flu vaccination unless a medical exemption is documented. Fit testing is mandatory and candidates may need to travel for it.

A full file submission is required prior to the start date, including work history and references. The position requires the management of various patient diagnoses and critical drips. Multi-disciplinary support services are integrated within the unit. Experience with traumatic brain injuries is preferred, as well as previous orthopedics and trauma experience. Specific skills include blood product administration, central line management, telemetry monitoring, and wound care.

Additionally, candidates will be accountable for performing various procedures such as starting IVs and managing tracheostomies.

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

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.

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.