RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week PCU travel assignment in Seattle, Washington. The role features a day shift with 12-hour hours and a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment.

Candidates must have a compact nursing license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and at least two years of surgical telemetry experience, including open-heart surgery and vascular management, with Epic experience as a hard requirement. You may float between units as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years surgical telemetry experience.
• Experience with open heart surgery and vascular management.
• Must have 2-3 years telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with myocardial infarction and arrhythmias.
• Post-operative care for open-heart surgery.
• Float between units as needed.
• Operate telemetry equipment and monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Administer IV medications and blood products.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Open heart surgery

Vascular management

Chest tubes

Sternal precautions

IV skills

Dysrhythmia management

Cardioversion

Defibrillation

Telemetry interpretation

Blood products

Education

Compact nursing license

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years surgical telemetry experience
• Required experience with open heart surgery and vascular management
• Must have 2-3 years telemetry experience

License:

• Compact nursing license

Certifications:

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Epic experience is a hard stop requirement
• Flexibility to float between units as needed
• Experience with chest tubes and sternal precautions

Description:Perm candidates from any facility are eligible for a travel contract if separated for at least 3 months.All facilities honor active compact licenses.This role requires surgical telemetry experience, including open heart surgery and vascular management.Candidates must have strong IV skills.The typical patient ratio is 1:4, which may increase to 1:5 at night.Experience with monitoring and managing patients with myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and post-operative care for open-heart surgery is essential.Candidates should be adept at blood product administration, cardioversion, and defibrillation.Knowledge of telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management is expected.Experience with VAD and TAVR is optional but preferred.Staffing involves interdepartmental support, including IV teams, physical therapy, and social services.Candidates must be prepared to manage patients with heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease.A commitment to working every other weekend is required.Expectations include managing various cardiac drips, telemetry, and caring for patients post-cardiac procedures.Travelers are expected to float between similar units to meet hospital needs.