RN - Intermediate Care Unit (12H Nights)

Schedule

This is a 13-week contract position, requiring 12-hour night shifts on weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

The nursing staff in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) provide patient care for individuals requiring close monitoring and support. The unit consists of 30 beds, offering both private and semi-private accommodations. Nurses are expected to manage various patient diagnoses and provide critical interventions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and following cardiac procedures.
• Monitor and titrate various IV drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips as required.
• Assume full patient assignments alongside charge nurse responsibilities.
• Collaboration with a Clinical Assistant and nurse aides to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in patient assessments and implement care plans as directed.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

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!