Registered Nurse - Surgical Observation Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 16-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: Nights - 12HR (7P-7A / 7A-7P) with night/day rotation. 36 hours per week available with 1 weekend shift per week or 2 weekend shifts every other weekend. Must work at least 1 holiday per contract.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care in a Surgical Observation Unit, specializing in orthopedic, urology, ENT, general surgery, and postoperative patients. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and promote safe, evidence-based nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Surgical Observation Unit.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Promote and practice evidence-based nursing protocols.
• Participate in patient assessments and care planning.
• Monitor postoperative patients to recognize and address complications.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC charting software.
• Be flexible and ready to float to other units as needed.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of acute hospital experience, with at least 1 recent year in this specialty.
• Active New York RN license.
• AHA BLS certification.
• 2 years of U.S. work experience required for non-U.S. candidates.

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!