Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, with weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

The critical care unit has 20 beds and consists of a diverse patient population. Approximately 30-50% of patients will be COVID positive, while others may be experiencing cardiac issues post-angioplasty, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, or complications from abdominal/bowel surgeries.

Nurses may be float to work within this unit but are expected to spend 98% of their time in the critical care environment. Care for COVID patients will be required due to the current patient demographics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with COVID-19.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to create and implement care plans.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current nursing license.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Experience in ICU settings is preferred but not mandatory.

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!