RN - PCU

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down Unit

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift, 36 hours per week (7 PM - 7:30 AM). Typically works every third weekend and one holiday, subject to change based on census and staffing.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of three years of experience in cardiac step-down nursing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the care of post-operative open heart patients, heart cath recovery, and the management of various cardiac drips. The RN will also provide care for other cardiac and medical-surgical step-down patients. In times of fluctuating census or staffing, the RN may be required to float to other units.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac step-down patients.
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips as needed.
• Monitor patients recovering from cardiac procedures and surgeries.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participate in patient assessments and care planning.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records using Epic EMR.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Minimum of three years of experience in cardiac step-down nursing.
• Experience with open-heart surgery recovery, ventilators, and cardiac drips.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Proficiency with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

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!