Registered Nurse - Surgical Center

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

8-hour shifts; 0615-1445, Monday to Friday; no weekends, holidays, or call required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Surgical Center is responsible for assessing and responding to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients. This role requires strong professional judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to coordinate effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and advocate for patient needs through direct interaction and observation.
• Utilize nursing skills to execute care plans and treat identified issues.
• Communicate patient assessments to necessary stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG.
• Provide accurate transcription and timely implementation of physician orders.
• Document patient clinical records accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and their families on relevant health information.
• Manage supply inventory to maintain cost-effectiveness without compromising care.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean environment.
• In the PACU, assess and provide nursing care, monitor vital signs, and control pain as necessary.
• Familiar with patient transfer processes to the medical center.
• Maintain communication and assist staff as a float nurse to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned.
• Know location and management of emergency supplies and medications.
• Participate in committee meetings and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current nursing license valid in the state of practice.
• Experience in surgical care or relevant clinical settings preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, 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!

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