RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Observation Unit contract in Toledo, Ohio. The role requires a valid RN license, at least two years of acute care experience, and charge nurse responsibilities.

ACLS/BCLS/NIHSS certifications are required, with the ability to float across service lines and manage cardiac drips. The unit emphasizes rapid patient turnover with a 1:4 ratio, and familiarity with Epic charting is essential.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license required.
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience.
• Charge nurse experience required.
• ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse duties and lead nursing teams.
• Float within the required service lines as needed.
• Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythm dysrhythmias.
• Manage cardiac drips and telemetry according to protocol.
• Document care and patient data in Epic charting system.

Skills

Charge experience

Telemetry interpretation

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Observation Unit

Duration: Contract

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Must have an active license

Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Charge experience required

Must be familiar with intermediate medication gtts (e.g., heparin, nitro, cardizem, insulin).Float within service line required.Weekend shifts required, every other weekend.

Description:Mixed unit PCU, Med Surg Tele, and Med Surg.The ratios are 1:4 for all shifts.Charge experience is required.First-time travelers are accepted.No block scheduling available.No local travelers within 50 miles or less.Greater than 7 days of requested time off will require management approval.The patient age group includes adults and geriatrics.Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, TIA, anemia/GI bleed, dehydration/AKI, syncope, vertigo, COPD, asthma, UTI/pyelonephritis, headache/migraine, CHF, seizure, carbon monoxide poisoning, pancreatitis, cellulitis, and post-outpatient surgery complications.This is a fast-paced department with a length of stay goal of 18 to 24 hours.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.Experience in observation medicine is preferred.Additional skills include interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of cardiac drips, and telemetry.Travelers are expected to float within required service lines.Candidates must have Epic charting experience.References are required from within the last 24 months.Travel pairs are acceptable to submit.Minimum of 1 year of acute experience is required.Pending license is acceptable as long as another active license is in hand.Fingerprinting requirements are applicable for specific units.Schedules are subject to change based on staffing needs with two weeks' notice provided for any changes.