RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Burlington, NC is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU assignment focused on cardiac care. The role requires an active nursing license, minimum 2 years of RN experience, and proficiency with EPIC charting.

Shifts are day, with 12-hour hours and 1:4 to 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios depending on drips and patient needs. Responsibilities include interpreting telemetry, managing dysrhythmias, and providing pre- and post-cardiac catheter care.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Cardiac PCU experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC charting required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care on PCU during the 13-week assignment.
• Maintain 1:4 to 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios with drips/BiPAP.
• Interpret telemetry and manage dysrhythmias.
• Assist with pre- and post-cardiac catheter care.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Charge RN experience

Cardiac care

Nursing multitasking

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIH preferred

Must-Have:

Must have Cardiac Progressive Care unit experience and be comfortable with 1:5 ratiosPrevious Charge RN experience preferredExperience with EPIC charting system required

Description:Staff will be scheduled for a 6-week period via a self-assisted schedule.Staff will be distributed within the schedule based on departmental need, patient work intensity, skill mix, and previous assignments.Ratios are 1:4 with drips/BiPAP; otherwise, ratios are mostly 1:5.There is a focus on cardiac patients, including congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, and pre- and post-cardiac catheterization.Secondary focus includes respiratory problems such as COPD and pneumonia.Nurse-to-patient ratios are maintained at 1:5 with drips/BiPAP.The unit consists of 30 private beds providing care 24/7.Rooms are remotely monitored.Nurse assistants are available 24/7, and an RN secretary is on duty during day hours.Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias on telemetry is required.Experience with chest tubes, procedural sedation, and cardiac and vasoactive drip management is necessary.Candidates will also need experience with pre- and post-cardiac catheter care and tracheostomy management.Use of rapid response teams is preferred.