RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in the Progressive Care Unit. This 13-week contract involves post-operative and cath lab patients with telemetry monitoring and collaborative teamwork.

The role requires 2+ years of acute care experience, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS/NIH certifications. Night shift, 12-hour shifts, and a supportive unit environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in acute care settings.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• BLS, ACLS, NIH certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative and cath lab patient care in PCU.
• Maintain 5:1 patient ratio with telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and unit staff to ensure quality care.
• Utilize Meditech/CPN EMR for charting and orders.

Skills

Acute care

Telemetry monitoring

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

RN license

Tools

Meditech/CPN

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

License: Current RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH

Must-Have:

Minimum 1 year current acute care hospital PCU experienceBLS, ACLS & NIH

Description:This is a travel position for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit.The unit features 24 beds and a dedicated staff for quality patient care.The staff includes a charge nurse and several RNs and Patient Care Technicians.Patient ratios are maintained at 5:1 for optimal care.The unit is equipped with telemonitoring and post-operative monitoring capabilities.The electronic medical record system utilized is Meditech/CPN.The ideal candidate should possess friendly and outgoing personality traits.Teamwork is highly valued in this unit environment.Typical procedures include post-operative recovery for surgical and cath lab patients, including orthopedic, spine, and GYN procedures.Additional patient types include those recovering from elective catheter lab procedures.Patients may present with a variety of conditions including stroke, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure.The unit utilizes a set rate for cardiac drips, with the exception of heparin which is non-titrating.A modified self-scheduling process allows for schedules to be posted three weeks in advance.This unit promotes a collaborative culture with excellent teamwork and support among staff.State-of-the‑art facilities are present, including ADA/Bari rooms and Hoyer lifts.There is an opportunity to work with a varied population of patients, providing a comprehensive nursing experience.