RN - PCU

Cynet Health; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Texas is seeking an RN for a 13-week PCU assignment. You’ll work a 36-hour shift, caring for a 30-bed step-down unit with close monitoring and rapid response to patient status changes.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in step-down or critical care, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS/NIH certifications. You’ll collaborate with the care team to manage HFNC, BIPAP, and complex postoperative CABG/AVR/MVR cases. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in step-down or critical care.
• Active RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, NIH Certification.
• Experience with HFNC and noninvasive ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in a 30-bed stepdown unit with close monitoring.
• Manage HFNC and BIPAP therapies.
• Track and adjust stable medication infusions.
• Coordinate with the care team for post-operative CABG, AVR and MVR cases.

Skills

Critical care

Teamwork

Tools

HFNC

BIPAP

Stable IV infusions

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: RN Step Down

Specialty: RN Step Down

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM

Hours per Shift: 36 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Active RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Certification

Must-Have:

• Experience with HFNC, BIPAP, and stable GTT management
• Experience in post-operative care for CABG, AVR, and MVR patients
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and vascular processes
• Experience with AAA repair, lobectomy, CEA, NSTEMI, STEMI, ACS, pacers, sepsis, GIB, post-DKA, respiratory failure, and tracheostomy care

Description:This position is for a 30-bed stepdown unit.The role involves providing care to patients requiring close monitoring.You will manage high-flow nasal cannula and BIPAP therapies.You will be responsible for tracking and managing stable medication infusions.Experience with common postoperative complications is essential.This unit floats between critical care service lines.Strong critical thinking and assessment skills are required.Collaborative teamwork is essential in providing safe patient care.Effective communication with the healthcare team will be necessary.