Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, every weekend. This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit, specifically focusing on post-operative cardiac patients. The position requires flexibility to float to similar units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, reporting changes to the medical staff.
• Coordinate and provide care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year in a progressive care or telemetry unit.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required; PCCN certification is preferred.
• Experience with large trauma level 1 facilities within the last year is required.
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is mandatory.
• Cardiothoracic and vascular nursing experience, along with post-operative care for heart surgeries (open/closed) is essential.

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!