Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

Schedule

This position is for a 12-hour night shift, with weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) will provide care to patients with various medical conditions. The IMU is a 30-bed unit, comprising 14 private and 16 semi-private rooms. The nurse will work collaboratively with charge nurses, clinical assistants, and nurse aides to ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs and telemetry.
• Administer medications and titrate IV drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin).
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to manage patient care effectively.
• Provide education to patients and families about their health conditions.
• Assist in chest pain, arrhythmias, and other cardiac-related patient care.
• Perform post-cath and post-pacer care, including groin checks.
• Coordinate care with the hospitalist and intensivist available 24/7.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Experience in telemetry and intermediate care nursing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.

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!