Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

Location

This position is located in a healthcare facility within a 50-mile radius of the specified area.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule / Shift

12-hour day and night rotating shifts will be required, including weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

The Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) is looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care to patients. Nurses in this unit work with a ratio goal of 1:4, typically running at a ratio of 1:5. Responsibilities may include the management of patients with various conditions, including chest pain, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Nurses will have access to support from an in-house IV team and pharmacy available 24/7, along with a dedicated respiratory therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients on IV drips, with the ability to titrate medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips, with support from telemetry technicians.
• Perform patient assessments and maintain accurate medical records using Allscripts.
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team, including hospitalists and intensivists.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• Valid nursing license to practice in the state of employment.
• Experience in an intermediate care unit or similar setting is beneficial.

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!