Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule (07:00 - 19:30), with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse will provide high-level nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions. The unit handles multiple long-term patients and requires a strong foundation in cardiac telemetry and progressive care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry.
• Administer medications and titrate intravenous drips as needed.
• Provide management and care of peripheral and PICC lines.
• Perform EKG interpretations and manage patients with dysrhythmias.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment as required in PCU settings.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 2 years of nursing experience in a Progressive Care Unit or equivalent experience.
• Active RN license required.
• Certification in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Cardiac telemetry experience is necessary.
• Experience with management and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam.

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!