Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Nights)

Schedule

This is a 13-week contract position that involves working 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with an every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will provide care for acutely ill medical-surgical and orthopedic patients in a telemetry unit. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, orthopedic conditions, and various post-operative cases.
• Administer IV medication drips such as Heparin and TNA as per hospital protocols.
• Provide care for patients with diabetes, heart failure, renal failure, and drug overdoses.
• Implement isolation precautions and use appropriate PPE as needed.
• Utilize telemetry equipment for monitoring and interpreting dysrhythmias.
• Actively participate in rapid response situations and code teams.
• Support patients undergoing radioactive therapy and those with uncontrolled seizures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a similar setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS and NIHSS certifications are preferred.
• Experience in telemetry and managing patients on telemetry monitoring.
• Must be able to float between different facilities as required.
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam.

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!