Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Schedule

This is a 13-week contract position, requiring 12-hour day/night rotation and weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Critical Care Unit will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with various critical conditions including, but not limited to, bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and post-operative cases. You will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standard of care and safety for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, responding to changes appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders.
• Titrate IV drips per ordered parameters, including Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin.
• Utilize Epicardial pacing and manage chest tubes as needed.
• Document all assessments and interventions accurately in Allscripts.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in shift handoffs, providing a comprehensive report on patient status.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience with Epicardial pacing and managing chest tubes is preferred.
• Ability to read telemetry strips is recommended but not mandatory; interpretation is completed by techs.

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!