RN - PCU

Registered Nurse Stroke Care

This position is for a registered nurse specializing in stroke care. The nurse will be working within a 12-bed unit. Patient types will include CVA/TIA patients in need of TPA administration, spinal surgical cases, and stepdown unit overflow cases. The nurse will manage a patient ratio of 1:3. There will be support on the unit including a charge nurse who may have patient assignments, in-house phlebotomy, and an IV/VAT team available during the day.

Respiratory therapy will also be available in-house, and hospitalists will be present. Telemetry monitoring will be in effect with cardiac monitors in each patient room connected to the nurse's station. The nurse will be responsible for main monitoring and printing strips for each patient per shift. The charting system used is Meditech Expanse. IV pumps utilized will be Alaris and medication dispensing will be done through Pyxis.

Floating to stepdown and medical-surgical units will occur with ratios of 1:5-6. Scheduling will involve mandatory weekend rotation every other week. There will be specific night shift scheduling requirements outlined. Time off can be approved up to 7 days with restrictions. Holiday work is required for 2 or 3 holidays during the contract. Scrub colors are specified as pewter, with guidelines for T-shirt and jacket colors.

Badges must be worn above the waist and in full view at all times. The work environment is traveler-friendly.

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.

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