Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Schedule

This position requires a night shift from 19:00 to 07:00.

Job Description

Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Preparing and administering medications (orally, subcutaneously, through IV) and recording prescribed medications.
• Reporting adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with nursing policy.
• Educating patients on surgical procedures and post-treatment home care needs.
• Recording patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients, interpreting and recording electronic displays.
• Initiating corrective actions for patients displaying adverse symptoms.
• Providing bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs as necessary.
• Preparing equipment and aiding the physician during examination and treatment.
• Responding to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Participating in discharge planning and utilizing time management skills.
• Recording all care information accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Performing other position-related duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (from the American Heart Association).
• Must hold a WY RN license or a multi-state RN license.

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!