Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMU)

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, weekends as scheduled. Must be on the unit ready to go by 6:45 PM.

Job Description

The Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) provides nursing care for patients requiring intermediate care acuity. The unit typically sees patients with diagnoses such as chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and those post-cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients with a ratio goal of 1:4, often running 1:5.
• Administer medications and titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, and others.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips, with support from Tele Techs.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including in-house Hospitalists and Intensivists.
• Assist with IV starts and manage patient care alongside an IV team present 24/7.
• Participate in floating to other units as needed, including Telemetry or MedSurg.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Ability to work a minimum of 3 night shifts if working straight days.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!