RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13-week PCU assignment in Illinois. The role focuses on acute patient care in a 22-bed stepdown unit, with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio by day and night.

Night shift, 12-hour blocks, EPIC charting, and telemetry readouts are core aspects. The RN will manage cardiac and postoperative cases, titrating drugs such as Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, insulin, heparin, dopamine, and dobutamine, while collaborating with the charge nurse and support staff

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of stepdown nursing experience.
• Experience titrating drips and monitoring cardiac meds.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a 22-bed stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Monitor and titrate medications including Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, insulin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine.
• Read telemetry and coordinate care with the charge nurse and techs.
• Follow unit protocols and ensure patient safety during nights.

Skills

Active RN license

Stepdown nursing

Telemetry interpretation

EPIC experience

Cardiac care

ICU/stepdown experience

Education

RN degree or diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

License: Must have an active license in hand

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:

• EPIC experience
• Positive attitude
• Experience with titrating drips

Description:This position requires a Registered Nurse to work in a Stepdown unit with a focus on acute patient care.The unit consists of 22 private beds.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 days and nights.Common diagnoses include cardiac cases, open heart surgeries, cranial procedures, and various respiratory conditions.The nurse will be responsible for managing patients on Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin for blood pressure, insulin, heparin, dopamine, and dobutamine.The charge nurse operates as the team lead during the day and does not take patients.Charge nurses on nights, weekends, and holidays do take patients.Nurse aides are present on the unit at a ratio of 1:10, assisting with blood sugars, vital signs, and activities of daily living.Respiratory support equipment includes CPAP, BIPAP, and high-flow nasal canula.Registered Nurses read telemetry, and there is a centralized telemetry technician to assist with monitoring.Scheduling accommodates blocks for weekends and includes every other weekend and holiday requirements.Floating to ICU or medical surgical units may be necessary to take on a full patient assignment.Caribbean scrubs are the required uniform color.Unit-specific orientation lasts for one 12-hour shift.