Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry Unit

Location

Location not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Job Description

The 3B/3C Stroke Telemetry Unit is a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical environment specializing in the care of acute stroke and complex telemetry patients. This 34-bed unit is designed to deliver evidence-based, protocol-driven care with a strong focus on patient safety, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments (including NIH Stroke Scale)
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and respond to changes in real time
• Ensure compliance with stroke core measures (dysphagia screening, education, care plans)
• Administer medications using BCMA standards with a focus on safety and accuracy
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team (providers, therapy, case management)
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow in a high-turnover environment
• Maintain a constant focus on falls prevention, skin integrity, and patient safety

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active RN License
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications
• Ability to read basic rhythm 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!