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RN - PCU

ARMS Staffing

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Location: New Mexico

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00)

Job Description: As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit, you will provide high-quality care to patients recovering from cardiac-related procedures and diagnoses. This role requires strong assessment skills and the ability to manage complex patient conditions.

Responsibilities:

  • Patient assessment and monitoring in a cardiac stepdown unit
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Provide support to patients and families regarding care plans
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic health record system

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

  • 2 years of nursing experience preferred (1+ years considered)
  • Current RN license in New Mexico (or compact state)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification preferred

Why ARMStaffing?

  • 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!

ARMS Staffing
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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