RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU assignment in Hastings, Nebraska. The position is a 13-week contract on the night shift (12 hours) with duties spanning pediatric and adult patient care across a 27-bed unit.

Candidates must have a valid RN license and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications. The role includes expectations around patient ratios and a mix of diagnoses typical for PCU and pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Active RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required
• Must have experience with both pediatric and adult patients

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PCU/Peds Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 hours, Nights - every other weekend

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: Active RN license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS required

Must-Have: Experience with both pediatric and adult patients

Description:Department includes a combination of pediatric and adult patients.Candidates must have experience with pediatric and adult care.The unit comprises 27 beds, with generally private rooms.Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:3-5.Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS.Common patient diagnoses include CHF, respiratory failure, Afib, DKA, GI bleeds, dementia, AKI, suicidal patients, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.Experience with chest tubes, identifying arrhythmias, cardioversions, transesophageal echocardiograms, post-heart catheterization patients, defibrillation, pain management, and personal protective equipment is essential.RNs are required to titrate drips.Common titratable drips include Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Lasix, electrolytes, Dobutamine, and Dopamine.There is a charge nurse on the unit who will also take an assignment.Nurse aides are present on the unit, shared with ICU.Respiratory therapy manages CPAP and BiPAP equipment.Television technicians are on the unit, but RNs must read their own telemetry strips.Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 PM to 7 AM.Self-scheduling is not available, but efforts will be made for block scheduling.Weekend requirements generally involve working every third weekend, based on staffing needs.Holiday requirements include working every third holiday, including winter holidays.There is no call or standby requirement unless requested by an employee.Floating to MedSurg may occur with a full assignment.The dress code requires solid color scrubs, with no designs or prints, and natural hair colors.There will be a brief orientation and one shift on the floor for the new staff.