RN - PCU

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU/Step-Down unit on a 13-week assignment. This day shift role uses 12-hour shifts with an average 3:1 patient ratio and potential ICU float as needed.

Requires 2+ years of RN experience, CT license, ACLS and BLS. Must manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, ABGs, dysrhythmias, PPE and isolation precautions; collaboration with PCAs and interdisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years RN experience in step-down/PCU.
• CT license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity step-down patients with a 3:1 ratio.
• Collaborate with PCAs and interdisciplinary teams.
• Floating to ICU may be required when needed.
• Maintain PPE and isolation precautions.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Ventilated patient care

Arterial lines

ABG interpretation

Dysrhythmias

PPE knowledge

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Step Down

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years minimum required

License: Must possess applicable state nursing license

Certifications: ACLS, BLS required

Must-Have:

• Previous charge experience
• Experience managing ventilated patients
• Ability to perform arterial line management
• Proficiency in interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Capability to manage dysrhythmias

Description:The Registered Nurse will primarily have step-down unit assignments.The average patient ratio will be 3:1 during the day.There may be occasional assignments in the intensive care unit if needed.Floating to other units may be required as necessary.This role requires providing care for patients with high acuity conditions such as acute respiratory failure, sepsis, and other critical diagnoses.The nurse will participate in interdisciplinary support.The workload may include patients awaiting transfer, which may alter the patient ratio depending on circumstances.Two charge nurses are present for the full unit.Collaboration with PCAs will be expected, as they typically handle 10-14 patients each.This nursing position demands strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complex medical situations.