Step-Down Registered Nurse (RN) - Days

Location

Location to be determined based on qualified candidates.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 4x12-hour schedule from 07:00 to 19:30.

Job Description

The Step-Down RN will provide critical nursing care to patients with a variety of diagnoses including Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), respiratory failure, and cardiac dysrhythmias. This role requires proficiency in cardiac and emergency procedures, including medication administration, monitoring of vital signs, and post-procedural care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patients post-heart catheterization and vascular procedures.
• Conduct frequent vital signs and neurovascular checks.
• Administer and manage medications, including emergency and cardiac drips.
• Perform clinical procedures such as IV start and maintenance, PICC line management, and blood product administration.
• Monitor and assist with respiratory therapies, including BiPAP/CPAP management.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and manage cardiac conditions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Step-Down nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation preferred.
• Competency in IV therapy, including starting and maintaining IVs.
• Experience in post-procedural monitoring for vascular and cardiac patients.

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!