Med/Surg Registered Nurse - 26-Week Contract

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule with 3x12 hour shifts on day and night rotations, as well as availability for weekends and holidays. Additional on-call shifts may be required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical skills, and effective communication to provide high-quality compassionate care to patients and their families. The RN will assess patient needs, develop a collaborative plan of care, provide direct care, evaluate patient progress, and coordinate care delivery throughout the patient's episode. This role encompasses the care of adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations with various medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patient and family needs using active listening and analytical skills.
• Create individualized and culturally relevant care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed based on patient responses.
• Promote patient rights, safety, and health, while fostering mutual trust within the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on self-care and lifestyle changes necessary for health and healing post-discharge.
• Document educational efforts and assess patient/family understanding and retention of information.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practice and care delivery.
• Build caring and trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Administer medications and perform other clinical interventions as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• NYS RN Licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or RQI only).
• NIHSS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Med/Surg environment.

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!