RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU assignment in Lafayette, IN. Shift is Night, with 12-hour shifts, and must have ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications. Strong neuro background and ability to manage mixed acuity patients are essential.

The role involves telemetry, IV therapy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to care for oncology and stroke patients in a fast-paced mixed acuity unit. Willingness to float to nearby units is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months in a relevant setting required.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Responsibilities

• Care for mixed acuity patients in a dynamic PCU environment.
• Manage various intravenous drips, including cardiac and insulin therapies.
• Utilize telemetry for continuous patient monitoring and respond to dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide oncology and stroke care.
• Float to other units as needed to meet unit needs.

Skills

Neuro experience

Telemetry

IV starts

Dysrhythmias management

Mixed acuity patient care

Oncology and stroke care

Education

RN Licensure

Tools

Telemetry monitoring

Central line care

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 18 months in a relevant setting required.

License: Must be held prior to start date.

Certifications:

ACLSBLSNIHSS

Must-Have:

Solid neuro experience.Ability to manage mixed acuity patients.Experience with oncology and stroke care.

Description:This is a dynamic mixed acuity unit.It consists of both medical surgical and progressive levels of care.Areas of focus include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary.The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5-6 for medical-surgical patients and 1:3-4 for progressive care patients.Nurses will manage various intravenous drips, including cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin.Staff will care for unstable stroke patients and utilize BiPAP.Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment.The unit collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management.Competence in telemetry and the administration of blood products is required.Applicants with experience in central line care and managing dysrhythmias will be favored.Nurses should be adept at starting and maintaining IVs and managing non-invasive airway systems.Floating to other units or nearby facilities is required.Travelers must be willing to accept variable patient assignments based on unit needs.