RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU assignment in Alexandria, VA. This 12-week travel position requires strong telemetry and neuro assessment skills, ECG interpretation, and the ability to float across units according to staffing needs.

Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips, and delivering safe, high-quality care on a 12-hour night shift.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of PCU/Progressive Care experience
• RN license required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Strong telemetry and neuro assessment skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips and patient rhythms
• Administer and monitor Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips as ordered
• Provide safe, high-quality care on a 12-hour night shift
• Float across units as staffing requires

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

ECG interpretation

Neuro assessment

Cardiac monitoring

Tools

EPIC

Telemetry equipment

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Duration: 12 weeks

Shift: 12 hours

Hours per Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM

Experience: 1-2 years of recent PCU/Progressive Care experience

License: RN License

Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Strong neuro assessment and cardiac monitoring skillsAbility to independently read and interpret telemetry stripsExperience with Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin dripsEPIC experience requiredPrior travel experience preferredRequired ECG/telemetry competency

Description:This position supports the Adult Inpatient Division.Travelers will be preassigned to a primary unit but will float based on staffing needs.Preassigned units may change as census, acuity, and staffing needs evolve.Common diagnoses include stroke evaluation, chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, AKI, GI bleeding, altered mental status, postoperative care, and other medical/PCU diagnoses.Travelers should be comfortable with CPAP, high-flow oxygen, telemetry monitoring, ECGs, and escalation of rhythm or clinical changes.Scheduling is based on division staffing needs and requires flexibility.Minimum of 4 weekend shifts required in a 6-week schedule.Holiday coverage is based on hospital need.The ideal candidate is an experienced, adaptable PCU nurse.Candidates should be comfortable floating and able to quickly integrate into different inpatient teams while providing safe, high-quality care.Epilepsy monitoring experience is a plus but not required.