RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU assignment in Winston-Salem, NC. This 13-week contract offers a 12-hour day shift with a 36-hour workweek.

The unit treats acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, and chest pain. The team operates with a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio, CNAs for vital signs and glucose checks, and 24/7 telemetry monitoring with support from respiratory and ancillary staff.

Qualifications

• RN with minimum 1 year of cardiology experience.
• Must have Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience.
• Must have an active RN license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for PCU patients including ACS, heart failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, and chest pain.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring and collaborate with CNAs for vital signs and glucose checks.
• Support from RT around the clock and ensure patient safety with a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Cardiac post-procedural experience

Education

RN license

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN

Specialty: PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiology

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience.
• Cardiac post-procedural experience.
• Comfortable titrating the following medications: Argatroban, Digoxin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Dofetilde, Dopamine, Esmolol, Lasix, Insulin, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerine, Sotalol, Tirofiban.

Description:The position is for a Registered Nurse in the PCU.This is a teaching hospital with a Level 1 Trauma designation.The unit has 28 beds with an average census of 26.Patient types include those with Acute Coronary Syndrome, heart failure, NSTEMI/STEMI, and chest pain.Additional diagnoses include post-cardiac catheterization, arrhythmia management, and vascular conditions.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5, supported by a CNA.Support within the department includes CNAs for vital signs and blood glucose checks, as well as reception and charge nurse support.Peripheral blood draws are performed by the nursing staff.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.Clientists and intensivists are also available around the clock.Telemetry monitoring is handled by the nursing staff on each shift.The unit is equipped with an electronic medical record system and various monitoring equipment.The expectation is teamwork and a family atmosphere within the unit.