Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:00) on weekdays, including some weekends.

Job Description

The Stepdown / Immediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients, particularly those with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. This role requires the ability to monitor, assess, and implement care plans for patients in the stepdown unit, managing a patient to nurse ratio typically of 1:4, adjusting to 1:5 during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to stepdown patients.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and vital signs.
• Manage intravenous (IV) therapies and administer medications as prescribed.
• Perform assessment and evaluation of patient conditions and progress.
• Assist with procedures and provide post-operative care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1.5 to 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in medical-surgical/telemetry and 2 years in stepdown care.
• Current RN license in West Virginia or a compact state.
• Certifications required: BCLS and ACLS.
• Experience managing patients on cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring.

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!