RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU unit in California for a 13-week night shift contract. The role requires 2 years PCU RN experience, 12-hour shifts, and floating to PCU and other units as needed.

Responsibilities include telemetry, critical care equipment, chest tubes, IV management; must have California RN license, ACLS and BLS; NIHSS preferred. Availability for every other weekend and holiday coverage; support from interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with 2 years of PCU RN experience.
• Current California RN license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications; NIHSS preferred.
• Willingness to work Christmas or New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
• Availability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to float to PCU and other units as needed.
• Experience with telemetry and critical care equipment.
• Experience with adult and geriatric patients, IV management.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-shift care in PCU during 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
• Monitor telemetry and use critical care equipment.
• Float to PCU and other units as needed, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Telemetry

Critical care equipment

IV management

Chest tubes

High-flow nasal cannula

Geriatric care

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PCU Float

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

• 2 Years of PCU RN experience

License:

• Current Registered Nurse license

Certifications:

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS preferred

Must-Have:

• Willingness to work Christmas or New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Ability to float to PCU and other units as needed

Description:This position requires a Registered Nurse with experience in a Progressive Care Unit.The shift is overnight, covering 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts.Candidates must have a current California RN license and certifications in ACLS and BLS.NIHSS certification is preferred.The role demands flexibility in floating across PCU and other medical-surgical units.Weekends are required, with every other weekend being mandatory.Experience with telemetry and various critical care equipment is essential.Additional skills include handling chest tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, and IV management.The nurse will work with adult and geriatric populations and provide care for patients with neurological conditions.Phlebotomy skills and experience with hemodialysis management are advantageous.Support and resources are available from interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory services, physical therapy, and others.Candidates should be comfortable with patient ratios of 4:1 on the unit.This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.