Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Location

Summit Medical Center, Frist Boulevard

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, working with a range of medical equipment and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients with diverse health needs, including but not limited to cardiac and stroke care.
• Perform essential procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and central line dressing changes.
• Conduct hourly rounding on days and every 2 hours on nights to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Maintain thorough documentation via the Meditech system.
• Utilize and troubleshoot medical equipment including bipaps, high flow oxygen, and wound vacs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience with cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and peripheral IV skills is essential.
• Preferred experience in peritoneal dialysis, stroke care, and post-cardiac catheterization.
• Evaluated skills in EKG rhythm interpretation and multiple oxygen delivery systems.

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!