RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Night shift PCU assignment in a 12-bed unit with a 1:3 nurse/patient ratio. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in step-down or intermediate care, a Virginia RN license (pending licenses accepted), BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and Epic with charge and patient-ratio experience.

Responsibilities include neuro/trauma care, telemetry, IV vasoactive drips, and collaboration with PT, respiratory, and pharmacy, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a step-down or intermediate care nursing role.
• Active state RN license (pending licenses accepted).
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Epic experience; charge experience and patient-ratio experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for neuro/step-down patients in a 12-bed PCU with a 1:3 nurse–patient ratio.
• Monitor neuro vitals, telemetry, and vasoactive drips; follow isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy; adhere to floating policies.

Skills

Epic experience

Charge experience

Patient ratio experience

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Step Down

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a step-down or intermediate care nursing role

License: State license required (pending licenses accepted)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Epic experience
• Charge experience
• Patient ratio experience

Description:This unit comprises 12 beds and utilizes critical care and neuroscience principles.Common patient populations include individuals transferring from the Neuro ICU.The unit cares for patients who have experienced neuro trauma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, or intracerebral hemorrhage.Other care includes ENT patients with cancer who have had tumor resection and flap reconstruction, post-operative spine patients, and a range of neurological problems.The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3.

The unit handles diagnoses such as neurosurgery, neuro trauma, strokes, head and neck tumor resection, spinal surgery, and spinal cord injury.Specific skills required include aneurysm repair, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, and craniotomy care.Nurses are expected to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, lumbar drains, and perform seizure disorder care.Knowledge of isolation precautions, telemetry, and basic airway management is also essential.

The daily census averages around 10 patients.Interdisciplinary support is provided by various teams, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.Nurses must adhere to floating policies as needed within their scope of practice.A 40-hour maximum for requested time off is allowed during the contract duration.This role requires maintaining the highest standards of patient care and adherence to policies and protocols.