RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU/Stepdown assignment in a 20-bed unit. The RN will work 12-hour nights and titrate drips, reading cardiac strips and monitoring telemetry.

The role requires at least three years of RN experience, active license, and BLS/ACLS certification. EPIC charting is used; weekend rotations and specific unit policies apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience.
• Licensed RN with current credentials; BLS and ACLS required.
• Stepdown/MedSurg experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips and monitor patients on PCU.
• Read cardiac strips and supervise telemetry monitoring.
• Maintain staffing standards: 1:3 in stepdown, 1:5–6 on floor; perform charting in EPIC.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations; no on-call required.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Stepdown experience

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac strip interpretation

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown/MedSurg

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hours Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Stepdown experience

Description:Unit consists of 20 beds.Staffing ratios are 1:3 in stepdown and 1:5-6 on the floor.Common diagnoses include respiratory issues, weakness, urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, and chest pain.Registered Nurses will be required to titrate drips.Common titratable and/or set rate drips include heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and amiodarone.Charge Nurse and House Supervisor are present on the unit.There are nurse aides on this unit, with 2 per shift.Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices.Telemetry is available in the unit, with monitoring performed by dedicated staff.Registered Nurses are responsible for reading cardiac strips.Schedules include three weekend shifts every four weeks.Holiday rotations will be required between evening and day shifts.There is no call or standby requirement.Scrub color is royal blue.Unit-specific orientation will be conducted.Cancellation policy allows for the client to cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for shorter assignments.Charting system used is EPIC.