Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) - Night Shift

Location

Location details are not provided.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, with weekends required as scheduled. Staff must be on the unit ready to start by 6:45 PM.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit will provide care to a patient population with moderate acuity. The unit typically operates with a goal nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, though may at times increase to 1:5 or 1:6. The RN will manage patients recovering from diagnoses including but not limited to chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-procedure care.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and lab results; manage IV drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Heparin.
• Coordinate with respiratory therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans and health maintenance.
• Utilize electronic medical records for documentation.
• Participate in unit meetings and collaborate with team members.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.
• Experience in an intermediate care or telemetry setting is preferred.

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
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• 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!