Registered Nurse - Long Term Antibiotics Unit

Location

Location not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Job Description

The Long Term Antibiotics Unit specializes in managing patients requiring extended antibiotic treatment. Our team focuses on infections such as endocarditis, abscesses, septic arthritis, sepsis, osteomyelitis, and diabetic foot infections. This unit caters to patients with significant medical histories, including substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients on long-term antibiotic therapy.
• Assists with administering medications and assessing patient health status.
• Work collaboratively with the charge nurse and clinical assistants to manage patient loads.
• Monitor patient vitals and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Communicate effectively with both patients and interdisciplinary team members.
• Manage challenging situations related to substance use and withdrawal.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current BLS certification required.
• Strong experience in neuro and critical care nursing is essential.
• Ability to manage complex patient behaviors effectively.

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!