RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a PCU/Step Down Float Registered Nurse to join a night shift team in Olympia, WA. You will care for patients across telemetry and medical-surgical units, handling diverse diagnoses, with nurse-to-patient ratios varying by unit acuity.

Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation precautions, and collaboration with physical therapy and respiratory services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PCU/step-down nursing experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Valid state license with compact license.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in PCU/step-down and telemetry units.
• Perform cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Collaborate with physical therapy and respiratory services.
• Float to different units and nearby facilities as needed.
• Maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios per unit acuity.

Skills

Charge experience

Telemetry care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Adult-geriatric care

Education

RN License

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: PCU/Step Down

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Valid State License (Compact license required)

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Charge experience
• Patient ratio experience of 4-6
• Experience with charting system (Epic)
• Adult and geriatric patient care experience

Description:Seeking a PCU/Step Down Float Registered Nurse for a night shift.The nurse will be responsible for caring for patients in various units, including those needing telemetry and medical-surgical support.The role involves managing patients with diverse diagnoses, including patients boarded from the emergency room.Nurse-to-patient ratios will vary between 1:4 and 1:6 based on unit acuity.Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias.The clinician will assist in isolation precautions and the management of dysrhythmias as well as provide nasal cannula and telemetry support.Additionally, the nurse will be part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with various support services such as physical therapy and respiratory services.Candidates should possess experience functioning in a charge nurse capacity, especially on smaller units where core charge duties may be required.Flexibility to float to different units as needed is essential.Providers may also be expected to float between nearby facilities.Refusal to float to required areas may result in contract termination.