RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a registered nurse to cover PCU/Med-Surg in Clarkston, WA on a 13-week assignment. Nights, 36 hours per week, with a minimum of 3 years' experience and an active WA license.

The role requires flexibility across departments, adherence to safety and infection-control standards, thorough documentation, and effective communication with patients, families, and other teams during holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience.
• Active WA nursing license.
• Experience in all areas of Med-Surg/PCU.
• Willing to flex in departments as needed.
• Ability to work through the upcoming holiday season with minimal RTO dates.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient education using appropriate modalities.
• Ensure patient safety through standard precautions and equipment use.
• Document status, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Process physician orders promptly and report critical labs to the physician.
• Maintain and restock emergency supplies and equipment.
• Give thorough shift reports to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with other departments clearly and timely.

Skills

RN

Med-Surg PCU

Patient education

Documentation

Infection control

Safety protocols

Team communication

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PCU, Med-surg Adult

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Must have an ACTIVE WA license

Certifications: N/A

Must-Have: Experience in all areas of Med-Surg/PCU

Description:25-bed Critical Access Client.RN for Med-Surg/PCU must be experienced in all areas and willing to flex in departments as needed.Looking for candidates who are willing and able to work through the upcoming holiday season with minimal RTO dates.Identifies patient's/significant others' needs for patient education and provides education utilizing appropriate education modalities.Identifies and provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e., side rails, restraints, safe use of equipment, etc.).Follows restraint policy correctly, evaluates and documents appropriately.Demonstrates knowledge of safe operation of all equipment in the PCU/Telemetry/MedSurg areas.Is aware of troubleshooting techniques and follows procedures for repair of essential equipment and is able to access equipment manuals as needed.Implements infection control and isolation procedures using proper procedures and documentation.Utilizes standard precautions at all times.Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and patient responses during assigned shift.Documents charge accurately.Ensures accuracy and completes physician's orders in a timely manner.Completes 24-hour check of orders (if within duties of assigned shift).Gives change of shift report to oncoming employees in a complete and accurate manner.Communicates with other departments completely and accurately.Reports critical lab values to the physician in a timely manner according to policy.Maintains and restocks emergency carts, room, and general supplies.Other duties as assigned.Position urgency: NormalHoliday coverage required: Yes