Registered Nurse - Med-Surg

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Works 5 out of 6 weekends, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 PM to 6:30 AM.

Job Description

Under limited supervision, provides direct patient care, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care for Med-Surg patients as directed. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care and maintains satisfactory relations with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing nursing functions for patients on the unit, including direct patient care.
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies, keeping staff informed of patient needs and problems on the unit.
• Utilizes gathered data to determine priorities for patients’ needs in formulating the plan of care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their resolutions.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
• Maintains accurate and complete recording and reporting standards.
• Evaluates patient/family responses to the implementation of the care plan and modifies it as necessary.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Maintains professional patient confidentiality and displays concern and initiative.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Iowa licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.

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!