Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 4x12-hour schedule from 18:45 to 07:15.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive care in a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit, managing patients with various diagnoses. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, and managing medical interventions as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and manage blood products.
• Perform thorough assessments and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Provide care for patients with bowel obstructions, colostomy/ileostomy management, and feeding tube care.
• Manage renal failure and provide pre/post hemodialysis management.
• Utilize telemetry for remote monitoring and manage respiratory therapies including BiPAP/CPAP.
• Collaborate with Rapid Response and Code teams as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with isolation precautions and provide wound care.
• Float to different units as needed, supporting the care continuum.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Med/Surg or Telemetry unit.
• Must possess BLS and NIHSS certifications; ACLS preferred.
• Must have the ability to interpret vital signs and manage IVs, central line blood draws, and heparin/insulin protocols.
• Experience with Electronic Documentation, preferably with Epic.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; NC or Compact license pending is acceptable.

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!