RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 2 years License: RN License

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:
Critical thinking skills EKG rhythm interpretation Cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip experience Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred Peripheral IV skills Experience with bipaps, high flow oxygen, and multiple oxygen delivery systems Experience with stroke and post-cardiac catheterization care Experience with tube feedings and NG/dobhoff tubes

Description:

The unit has 34 beds and 25 beds across different sections. Patient ratios are 1:4 to 1:5 during the day and 1:5 to 1:6 re are three technicians available when the larger unit is full and two when the smaller unit is full. Equipment used includes bipaps, high flow oxygen, vapotherm, alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and peritoneal dialysis.

Wound vacs are utilized in conjunction with wound care. The documentation system in use is Meditech. Scheduling requires a commitment to work every other weekend and three 12-hour shifts per week. Floating may be required between units or to medical-surgical floors. Patient experience requirements include hourly rounding on days and every two hours on nights, using AIDET, and maintaining communication boards.

Advanced skills required include ACLS certification. Procedures performed on the unit include peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff/NG tube insertions, and central line dressing changes. Wound vac troubleshooting is also part of the responsibilities. Uniform is black scrubs. Self-scheduling is available, and schedules are created every four weeks. Travelers typically extend their work after the initial contract due to a family-like culture and strong teamwork within the unit.

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.

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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