Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

3x12-Hour shifts (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM) with rotation to nights for approximately 12 shifts during the contract. Every other weekend commitment is required, with the weekend schedule falling on Friday and Saturday.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Medical Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients experiencing critical health issues, including but not limited to sepsis, respiratory failure, multiorgan dysfunction, ARDS, renal failure, liver failure, GI bleeds, and oncology cares.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care environment.
• Manage complex patient cases requiring strong critical thinking and clinical skills.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including IV sedation and emergency medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and social services.
• Perform and document critical care procedures such as central line placements, bedside tracheostomy, and management of ventilators.
• Conduct regular assessments, including vital signs, and interpret lab results.
• Assist with patient and family education regarding treatments and care plans.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with ICU/MICU experience strongly preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license is required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are mandatory.
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience necessary.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, central/PICC line management, and administration of TPN/Lipids is 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!