Registered Nurse - Progressive Critical Care Unit

Job Description

The nurses in our Progressive Critical Care Unit care for some of the most medically delicate and surgically complex patients in our region. This position requires a focus on patients dealing with respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent care for medical and surgical populations.
• Administer advanced hemodynamics, including pressor usage per titration protocols.
• Manage antihypertensive drips, sedative and naloxone drips, and thrombo-embolytics.
• Utilize critical care equipment such as a CVP, EVD, and ortho traction.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and utilize high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), BiPap/Cpap, and oxypendent as necessary.
• Maintain a patient load averaging three high-acuity patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Epic experience is required.
• ACLS certification is necessary.
• Experience in large-scale adult PCU and community hospital ICU preferred.

Schedule

This is a night shift position from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, requiring a 36-hour work week across 48 hours per week available. Local candidates are not being accepted as of January 11, 2024.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!