RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN for a 13-week PCU assignment in Michigan. Night shift, 12.5-hour blocks, requiring 2 years of Stepdown/Progressive Care experience and telemetry monitoring. Must have Michigan RN license, BLS and ACLS, with Cerner experience.

Responsibilities include advanced monitoring, medication management, and collaboration with physicians and therapists. Candidates should be proficient with vent and neuro checks as needed and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years RN Stepdown/Progressive Care experience
• Telemetry monitoring experience
• Cerner experience
• Michigan RN License
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and telemetry to detect early changes.
• Perform regular patient assessments and necessary interventions.
• Administer medications and titrate IV drips as ordered.
• Care for patients after surgery or cardiac events with complex needs.
• Document care and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Medication management

Advanced monitoring

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours

Experience: 2 years RN Stepdown/Progressive Care experience, Telemetry monitoring experience, Cerner experience

License: Michigan RN License

Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)

Must-Have: Advanced monitoring equipment experience, medication management skills

Description:Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, telemetry, and critical metrics.Perform regular assessments and recognize subtle changes in patient conditions.Initiate necessary interventions or life-saving measures.Administer complex medications, IV therapies, and titrate drips as ordered.Care for patients recovering from surgery, cardiac events, or those with complex conditions.Work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.Educate patients and families on diseases, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.Maintain accurate, timely documentation of nursing care and patient responses.Provide specialized care for vent patients and stroke patients requiring neuro checks.Participate in collaboration with physicians and therapists for optimal patient outcomes.