Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees, and plays a crucial role in providing care to patients in the ICU setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to create individualized care plans.
• Identify teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient through collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Accountable for accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with policy.
• Participate in the patient rehabilitation program and assure direct patient care using the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to support continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participate in team-building activities to create a positive work environment.
• Assume charge responsibility after the orientation period as assigned.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only).
• Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience preferred.
• ICU experience is required.

Schedule

This is a Day 3x12.0 shift position, including every other weekend and holiday.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!</