Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM, with equivalent of every other weekend required.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiac care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. The nurse will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside and hourly rounding to enhance patient experience.
• Manage telemetry application and respond promptly to alarms.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone.
• Perform procedures as required, including chest tube and wound vac management, and EKGs.
• Document patient care and telemetry information meticulously in Meditech-HCA version.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, hospitalists, and charge nurses to deliver exceptional patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN licensure and certifications in BLS and ACLS are required.
• Cardiac knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in telemetry and cardiac care environments is highly desirable.

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!