Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Location

Salem, VA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 19:00 - 07:00, Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive care to patients with cardiac and surgical needs. The role involves monitoring patients, administering medications, and collaborating with a dynamic healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-surgical patients, including chest tube management, critical drips, and PCA management.
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac telemetry for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with a team of RNs and PCTs to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist in the management of chest tubes, epidurals and post-cath patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license.
• BLS & ACLS certifications required.
• PCU experience is a must; knowledge of cardiac rhythms is essential.
• Experience with epidurals and chest tube management preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover.

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!