Charge Nurse - Stepdown/MedSurg Unit

Location

Weekend day shift; 7 AM - 7:30 PM; Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

Join our team as a Charge Nurse in our Stepdown/MedSurg unit, ideal for both new and experienced nurses. The unit is currently under construction and will have 29 step down beds slated to open in the first quarter of 2026. You will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The unit serves a diverse patient population with primarily medical diagnoses, and you will be expected to manage both floor and step-down patients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nurse:patient ratios of 3:1 for step down and 6:1 for med-surg
• Titrate drips with written orders in a flex unit setting
• Utilize Epic for charting and patient management
• Collaborate effectively with Clinical Associates (CAs) to enhance patient care
• Monitor patients using Phillips telemetry equipment and engage with the remote telemetry surveillance center

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS (AHA) certification is required
• Experience with EPIC is mandatory
• Ability to handle a patient load of 6 for med-surg or 3 for step-down care

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!