RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a PCU position with a 13-week assignment in Montana. The role is night shifts with a 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio, focusing on acute cardiac, vascular and thoracic care.

Typical duties include post-operative care for cardiac procedures, telemetry monitoring, administering antiarrhythmics, and managing IV lines while maintaining high-quality patient care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry RN experience required
• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred; ability to manage care for patients with acute cardiac, vascular, and thoracic needs

Responsibilities

• Care for adult patients with acute cardiac, vascular and thoracic needs.
• Manage post-operative care for open heart surgeries, stents, devices and ablations.
• Administer antiarrhythmic medications and manage heart failure patients.
• Care for patients undergoing post-vascular and thoracic surgeries.
• Monitor cardiac drips and interpret dysrhythmias; telemetry monitoring required.
• Start and maintain intravenous lines; ensure patient safety and comfort.

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years of previous Cardiac Telemetry RN experience required

License: Active RN license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS required

Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred; ability to manage care for patients with acute cardiac, vascular, and thoracic needs.

Description:We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a PCU position.The work schedule is 3 nights per week.The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4.This role involves caring for adult patients with acute cardiac, vascular, and thoracic needs.Typical procedures include managing post-operative care for open heart surgeries, stents, devices, and ablations.Nurses will administer antiarrhythmic medications and manage care for heart failure patients.The position includes care for patients undergoing post-vascular and thoracic surgeries.Candidates must be familiar with managing cardiac drips and interpreting dysrhythmias.Experience with telemetry monitoring is required.Candidates should be comfortable starting and maintaining intravenous lines.This position is available to first-time travelers.Local candidates will not be accepted; candidates must reside 75 or more miles from the facility.The ideal applicant will be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.Teamwork and effective communication skills are essential.Interdisciplinary support includes various healthcare team members to assist in comprehensive patient care.Professionalism and adherence to safety protocols are critical in this environment.Caring for patients during a critical recovery phase requires compassion and expertise.