Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Summit Medical Center

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, every other weekend requirement for contract, 3 shifts per week.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide high-quality care to patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in critical care and be comfortable working with patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and respiratory support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient load in accordance with established ratios (1:4 to 1:5 during days, 1:5 to 1:6 at night).
• Utilize advanced equipment including bipaps, high flow O2, vapotherm, and Alaris pumps.
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips and insulin and heparin drips.
• Assist in procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, and chest tube insertions.
• Conduct hourly rounding on days and every two hours at night, utilizing AIDET principles.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Critical thinking skills and experience in EKG rhythm interpretation.
• Experience with cardiac and insulin/heparin drips is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in peritoneal dialysis, tube feedings, and use of NG/dobhoff tubes.
• Peripheral IV skills are required.

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
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• 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!