RN - PCU

Stepdown Cardiac/Tele RN - Days

This is a 13-week contract position.

3x12-Hour Days (08:00 - 20:30); every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled.

The Stepdown Cardiac/Telemetry RN will provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. The RN will be responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, and ensuring effective communication among the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, TAVR, CVA, COPD, DM, and respiratory failure.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry readings, interpreting dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases as needed.
• Manage and care for central lines, arterial lines, and PICC lines.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips (both cardiac and vasoactive) without titration.
• Assist with complex care procedures, including post-cardiac surgical care and hemodialysis management.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans and home care methods.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• RN License: Must have an active MD or Compact License.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CPI required; previous charge experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a stepdown cardic/telemetry unit.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system is required.
• Travel nursing experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted.

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!