Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Schedule

This position requires a schedule of four 10-hour rotating shifts from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, including two weekends of 12-hour shifts and one night call per week.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. The RN ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit standards of care. The RN demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization while treating staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records initial assessments and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
• Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends requiring intervention.
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies care plans accordingly.
• Participates in patient and significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care and performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification via AHA required.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served.
• Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patient.

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!