Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down Unit

Schedule

This position requires a schedule from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, including every other weekend, with availability during Thanksgiving and one other winter holiday.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical step down unit. The ideal candidate will have a background in ICU nursing and be comfortable managing a nurse-patient ratio of 4:1, occasionally 3:1. This role involves providing post-operative care to surgical patients and requires proficiency in handling various medical devices and IV infusions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patient care in a surgical step down unit.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Assist with the management of devices including chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC lines, ostomies, trachs, NG tubes, and wound vacs.
• Oversee IV infusions for medications such as heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and cardizem.
• Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team and patients' families.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• Prior experience in a surgical or ICU setting preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as 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
• 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!