Step-Down RN Position

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:30), 36 hours guaranteed.

Job Description

The Step-Down RN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions in a step-down unit. The role involves monitoring patient health, administering medication, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient vital signs and neurological status.
• Manage cardiac drips and medications, including emergency medications.
• Provide post-cardiac catheterization care and monitor vascular procedures.
• Utilize advanced respiratory support techniques such as BiPAP and CPAP.
• Conduct frequent cardiovascular assessments and dysrhythmia management.
• Perform IV starts, PICC line management, and blood product administration.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 2+ years of recent step-down nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Familiarity with Allscripts charting system 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!