RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit on a 13-week contract. You will work 12-hour night shifts (36 hours per shift) providing care to PCU patients with diverse diagnoses, including stroke and heart conditions.

The role requires a minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience, an active RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS). Expect inter-facility and shift rotations as needed, with weekend duties and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months PCU RN experience.
• Current RN license and certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Experience with critical care drips and stroke/cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Care for PCU patients including stroke and heart failure.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes; no telemetry tech on site.
• Potential floating to other facilities based on regional needs.

Skills

Critical care

Stroke care

Rhythm interpretation

Trach care

PIV starts

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Progressive Care

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 18 months PCU RN experience

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Experience with critical care drips such as Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Blood products.
• General PCU skill set including stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care and management, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, foley insertion, and management.

Description:RN - Progressive Care UnitThis position involves caring for patients with various diagnoses including stroke, heart failure, chest pain, COPD, respiratory illnesses, GI disorders, liver failure, and acute kidney injury.Patient ratios are 1:3-4 for RNs and 1:5-6 for CNAs.The department offers support including charge nurses, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7.Nurses will read monitors and respond as there is no telemetry monitoring technician.Floating to other facilities may be required based on regional needs.Weekend rotation is every other weekend with no call for travelers.Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays.