RN - TELE

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shifts are 12-hour nights. Travelers are expected to fill scheduling gaps and must remain flexible, as block scheduling is not permitted.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room will work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating patient census and high patient turnover. Nurses are responsible for cohorting patients when possible and may need to float to Medical/Surgical Telemetry units when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the ER, focusing on general medical and telemetry patients, including those with psychiatric needs and tracheostomies.
• Maintain a patient-nurse ratio of 1:5-6, ensuring high quality of care.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips, as no telemetry technologists are available.
• Remain independent and manage high-demand situations effectively without reliance on charge nurses.
• Assist with rapid patient transitions based on census and ER demand.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must possess an active RN license.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS are mandatory.
• Previous experience in an emergency room or similar acute care setting is required, with a preference for candidates with experience managing vented trach patients.

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!