RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for a PCU travel assignment in Martinsburg, WV. This 13-week night shift uses 12-hour shifts on a telemetry-focused unit.

Requirements: active RN license, minimum 2 years RN experience, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and at least 1 year of travel. The 20-bed unit runs 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios with on-site therapy and pharmacy.

Possible floating to similar units; weekend/holiday rotations required; scrubs and appearance per policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required.
• Active RN license; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Must have travel experience with at least 1 year of travel.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry monitoring and basic dysrhythmia interpretation.
• IV placement and labs from central lines when ordered.
• Assist with rounds, patient care tasks, and documentation; coordinate with PCTs.
• Floating to comparable units when needed; weekend/holiday rotations may apply.

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry monitoring

Travel experience

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Active RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Required travel experience with at least 1+ year of travel.

Description:Unit specific information:The unit has 20 beds, all private rooms.Currently, the unit is only telemetry; stepdown services are not applicable at this time.Ratios are 1:5 for both day and night shifts.Charge Nurse availability can vary daily.The unit staffs 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for 20 beds.Common PCT responsibilities include ambulating patients, vital signs, bathing, documentation, feeding, and turning patients.Nurses and PCTs perform shared rounding every 2 hours.When fully staffed, there are typically 3 PCTs on each floor.Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory every other weekend and every other holiday.Scrubs required are navy blue, with options for navy or white jackets and white or navy undershirts.Hair must be a natural color, and any visible tattoos must be covered.Cardiac monitoring includes 10 rooms with hardwired monitors, with some portable telemetry monitoring available.Monitor technicians are available on-site for assistance.Nurses are expected to understand basic dysrhythmias and verify telemetry strip interpretations.Nurses independently place IVs and draw labs only from central lines when ordered.Respiratory therapy is available on-site 24/7.Pharmacy services are available on-site 24/7.Floating may occur to comparable or lower-level units as necessary.Additional responsibilities may include precepting or charge duties based on comfort level.Travelers may be asked to assist in covering needs when staffing is low.Common patient diagnoses include elevated troponin levels, acute chest pain, post-cardiac catheterization, and oncology cases, among others.