PCU Night Shift RN: Cardiac Telemetry & 12h Shifts

Cynet Health; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Salem, VA seeks an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU assignment on the night shift. The unit has 15 beds with 4-5 patients per nurse and requires PCU experience, knowledge of cardiac rhythms, and post-operative care.

Candidates must hold an RN license with BLS/ACLS, be comfortable with chest tubes and epidurals, and be proficient in Meditech. Teamwork and time management are essential in this high-turnover setting.

Qualifications

• PCU experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients.
• Chest tube management and epidurals experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-cardiac cath and post-surgical patients, including open heart and pulmonary cases.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond to rhythm changes.
• Manage chest tubes and cardiac drips as ordered (e.g., NTG, Cardizem, Amiodarone).
• Collaborate with team to maintain patient ratios and ensure safe, efficient care.

Skills

PCU experience

Cardiac rhythms

Surgical patients

Teamwork

Time management

Education

RN License required

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Cynet Health in Salem, VA seeks an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU assignment on the night shift. The unit has 15 beds with 4-5 patients per nurse and requires PCU experience, knowledge of cardiac rhythms, and post-operative care.

Candidates must hold an RN license with BLS/ACLS, be comfortable with chest tubes and epidurals, and be proficient in Meditech. Teamwork and time management are essential in this high-turnover setting.