Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will work on a Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit, attending to patients with diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, COPD, CHF, isolation, general med-surg, pneumonia, and pulmonary issues. The nurse will provide care for a range of adult patients in a 64-bed unit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients recovering from strokes and other medical conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Utilize specialty equipment including IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• 2+ years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification required (can be obtained prior to start).
• A skills checklist matching the specialty must be provided.
• NURSYS report for licenses verification with all active RN licenses.
• Valid driver’s license with an address matching demographics.

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!