RN - PCU

Registered Nurse - High Acuity Surgical Step Down Unit

This is a 13-week contract position.

Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM, Every Other Weekend; Holiday coverage required, including Thanksgiving and one other winter holiday.

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our high-acuity fast-paced surgical step down unit. This unit is best suited for individuals with an ICU background. The Nurse to Patient ratio is 4:1, sometimes 3:1. The ideal candidate will have experience with various medical devices and administering IV infusions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage patient care for individuals recovering from surgical procedures.
• Utilize and monitor medical devices including chest tubes, arterial lines, and PICC lines.
• Administer various IV infusions including Heparin, Insulin, Nitro, Amiodarone, and Cardizem.
• Provide care for ostomies, trachs, NG tubes, wound vacs, and other drains.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Current RN license.
• Epic experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.
• Completed health assessment and necessary vaccinations (COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, 2 Step PPD or IGRA).

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!