RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Salem (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cynet Health in Salem, VA seeks an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU assignment on the night shift. The unit has 15 beds with 4-5 patients per nurse and requires PCU experience, knowledge of cardiac rhythms, and post-operative care.

Candidates must hold an RN license with BLS/ACLS, be comfortable with chest tubes and epidurals, and be proficient in Meditech. Teamwork and time management are essential in this high-turnover setting.

Formación

• PCU experience required.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients.
• Chest tube management and epidurals experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care for post-cardiac cath and post-surgical patients, including open heart and pulmonary cases.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond to rhythm changes.
• Manage chest tubes and cardiac drips as ordered (e.g., NTG, Cardizem, Amiodarone).
• Collaborate with team to maintain patient ratios and ensure safe, efficient care.

Conocimientos

PCU experience

Cardiac rhythms

Surgical patients

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

RN License required

Herramientas

Meditech EMR

Descripción del empleo

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: RN License Required

Certifications: BLS & ACLS Required

Description:General Comments:The unit has 15 beds.There are 22 staff members including RNs and PCTs.Day shift typically consists of 3-4 RNs, 2 PCTs, and 1 Clinical Coordinator.Night shift typically consists of 3-4 RNs and 1 PCT.Patient ratios are 4-5 patients per nurse.The unit is equipped for Cardiac Telemetry, Chest tubes, and various cardiac drips such as NTG, Cardizem, and Amiodarone.Patient population includes post-cath patients, post-surgical patients including open heart, lung patients, general surgery patients, and post-op orthopedic patients requiring cardiac monitoring.The EMR system used is Meditech.Candidates must have PCU experience and knowledge of cardiac rhythms and surgical patients.Chest tube management and experience with epidurals are also required.Preferred skills include teamwork and time management, especially in high turnover patient settings.Typical procedures performed include post-cardiac cath, EP studies, device placements, groin management, and management of chest tubes.Experience with critical drips, epidurals, and PCA is beneficial.The best candidate fit is outgoing, team-oriented, and willing to go above and beyond for patients.Floating may be required to ICU taking PCU type patients, PCU, or Med-Surg with a capacity of 5 patients.Dress code allows for navy or white scrubs, which can be mixed or matched.Staff will be expected to work every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts.