RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required

License:
Valid state nursing license required

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS required

Must-Have: IV start experience

Telemetry experience

Previous travel experience preferred

Charge experience preferred

Description:

Weekdays and some weekends are required. Rotating holidays are expected. Floating within units of equivalent or lower acuity is required. Estimated patient ratios are 1:3. Central line care and management is needed. Knowledge of heparin protocols is essential. Experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is preferred. Ability to interpret dysrhythmias is important. Manage cardiac drips without titration. Assist in managing dysrhythmias effectively.

Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown units is required. Peripheral line care and management experience is essential. Telemetry skills are required. Titration of insulin drips is necessary. The unit serves a wide variety of patient diagnoses including renal, cardiology, and pulmonology. Specialization includes care for adult cystic fibrosis patients. Special procedures involve cardiac drips, insulin drips, and starting pressors before transfer.

Ability to use lift equipment and bladder scanners is needed. Collaborative interdisciplinary support is available including IV teams and physical therapy. Staffing ratios during the day and night are expected to be four patients per nurse. Call coverage is not required. Candidates must adhere to strict compliance deadlines. References from previous supervisors or managers are required. No coworker references are accepted.

Candidates must have completed education from an accredited nursing program.

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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