Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:30).

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care for adult patients recovering from traumatic injuries, requiring surgical interventions. This 41-bed telemetry unit is primarily focused on patients who are hemodynamically stable while needing close monitoring and management. The role demands both clinical expertise and compassion, as you will be dealing with patients recovering from events such as gunshot wounds, assaults, motor vehicle accidents, and falls.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and manage telemetry for up to 14 patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, ideally in a progressive care or telemetry unit.
• Current RN license.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS.
• 1 year of experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.

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!