RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an RN for a 13-week PCU assignment on a 24-bed unit. Shifts are 12 hours (Days) with a 1:4–5 patient ratio and self-scheduling. Must have an active RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Required ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; stroke patient competency and teamwork are essential. You will titrate drips, read ECGs, and document in EPIC in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Competent in caring for stroke patients.
• Teamwork-oriented approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Titrate IV drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, Dobutamine).
• Read ECG strips and monitor patient status.
• Provide care in a 24-bed unit with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Skills

Stroke care

Teamwork

Assessment

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Candidates must be competent in caring for stroke patients.Teamwork-oriented approach is necessary.

Description:The unit has 24 beds and a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5.Virtual nursing is utilized on both day and night shifts.Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury.Nurses are required to titrate drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine.Charge nurses and house supervisors are present.The unit has nurse aides with a ratio of 1:8 when full.High flow, BiPap, and oxygen titration equipment are available.Telemonitoring is provided, with monitor techs overseeing monitoring in the ICU.Nurses read ECG strips.Work schedule includes 12-hour shifts with an extra shift required every 6 weeks.Self-scheduling is implemented.There is a weekend requirement of every third weekend, with more opportunities available if desired.Holidays are divided based on weekend rotation.Staff are required to call in within one hour if needed.Floating is required based on seniority.Uniforms consist of navy tops and bottoms.Three shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided to new staff.The charting system used is EPIC.