RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in the United States is seeking an RN to support the PCU for a 6-week assignment.

This stepdown unit requires 2 years of nursing experience, an active license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. You will titrate drips and manage respiratory equipment including BiPAP/CPAP, in a 12-bed unit with a 3:1 patient ratio and unit-specific orientation.

Qualifications

• 2 years nursing experience in stepdown/PCU
• Active nursing license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience titrating drips and BiPAP management

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips and manage titratable medications
• Operate CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow respiratory equipment
• Work in a 12-bed PCU unit with a 3:1 patient ratio
• Occasional unit-specific orientation per shift

Skills

Nursing

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown

Duration: 6 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 48 hours per week

Experience: 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Experience with titrating drips and BiPAP

Description:The clinical team will interview candidates.If selected, an offer will be extended.The unit has 12 beds with a nurse to patient ratio of 3:1.RNs are required to titrate drips and manage basic respiratory equipment.Common patient diagnoses include medical, neurosurgery, cardiac, and post-cath patients.RNs will work with CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment for troubleshooting.There is a charge nurse on each shift, and the charge nurse will take an assignment.Nurse aides or patient care techs are available on the unit.Common titratable drips include Cardene and Cardizem.The unit follows a weekend requirement of 4 weekends in a 6-week schedule.There is a minor holiday requirement of 1 major and 1 minor holiday.No call or standby requirement exists.Floating may be required as needed.The dress code is navy scrubs.There will be 1 or 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided.