Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

Location

Morristown, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

AM Shift: 7a - 7p

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering appropriate patient care across all stages of growth and development, from pediatrics to geriatrics. The role emphasizes systematic and comprehensive patient assessments, effective clinical skills, and adherence to safety and documentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments and deliver competent nursing care tailored to the unit population.
• Maintain documentation according to established guidelines, ensuring accuracy in patient progress and outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on patient and family satisfaction, maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA standards.
• Adhere to national patient safety goals and standard protocols for patient identification and safe practices.
• Specialize in pre-operative and post-operative care, providing education tailored to surgical procedures and patient needs.
• Support the perioperative team by prioritizing and directing patient care based on needs and conditions.
• Evaluate and ensure the appropriateness of patient testing in the context of proposed surgery and health status.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1 year of experience in Critical Care/Cardiac or Emergency Department required.
• BLS certification is required.
• RN License is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is required for positions in pediatric emergency rooms only.

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!