RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for the PCU in Minneapolis. This 13-week assignment covers a cardiac telemetry unit with advanced heart failure patients, including LVADs and post-operative care.

Day and night shifts available; 12-hour shifts; weekend coverage required every third weekend. You will administer complex therapies, monitor vasoactive drips, interpret dysrhythmias, and collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and social services to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage LVAD patients.
• Willing to float within facility or to affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Care for a cardiac telemetry floor with advanced heart failure patients.
• Manage LVAD patients and related therapies.
• Administer blood products and monitor hemodynamics.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and adjust therapies.
• Collaborate with PT/RT and social services.
• Provide post-MI and post-operative cardiac care.
• Weekend coverage required every third weekend.
• Float as needed within facility.

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

Telemetry interpretation

LVAD experience

Post-MI care

Vasoactive drips

Dysrhythmia management

Team communication

Education

Active RN license

ACLS

BLS

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day and Night Shifts Available

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required in specialty

License: Active nursing license accepted

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

• Experience with cardiac telemetry
• Ability to manage advanced heart failure patients and associated therapies
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation
• Experience with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)

Description:The position involves caring for patients on a cardiac telemetry floor that specializes in advanced heart failure.The patient population includes those with LVADs, heart transplants, inotrope therapy, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, and pre/post-operative care for various cardiac procedures.Essential skills include blood product administration, feeding tube management, high flow nasal cannula, and the interpretation of dysrhythmias.Candidates are expected to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, perform post-myocardial infarction care, and provide care for patients undergoing hemodialysis.Interdisciplinary support includes services from physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and social services.The unit provides care for a daily census of 26-32 patients with 32 staffed beds.Weekend coverage is required every third weekend.Candidates must be willing to float within the facility or to an affiliated hospital as needed.Additional important skills include wound care, isolation precautions, and management of dysrhythmias.Telemetry experience is essential, along with the competency in managing high-acuity cardiac patients.All candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.