Step-Down Registered Nurse

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:30), with every other weekend and holidays required.

Job Description

The Step-Down Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing exceptional care to patients with a range of complex medical conditions. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of recent Step-Down nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including performing frequent vital signs and neurovascular checks.
• Provide post-heart catheterization care and manage TR bands.
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips as needed.
• Perform dysrhythmia management and EKG monitoring.
• Assist with respiratory care, including BiPAP and CPAP management.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Step-Down nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is required.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry and IV management.
• Must have effective communication skills and be able to work collaboratively within a care team.

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!