Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Location

Marquette, Michigan

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality care in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit, focusing on telemetry monitoring and the management of patients with cardiac-related conditions. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor cardiac patients in a stepdown care setting.
• Manage telemetry monitoring and administer cardiac drips as necessary.
• Provide care for patients pre and post cardiac procedures, including open-heart surgery.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active RN license in the state of Michigan.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or similar stepdown environment.
• Experience with chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, and low-level ICU skills preferred.

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!