Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Full Time Contract Position

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

3x12s day/night shift variable (scheduled), including 2 on-call shifts in 4 weeks. Holidays required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates care delivery throughout the patient's episode. The RN develops specialized skills in the area of care for patients admitted with medical conditions, providing care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations. The RN is responsible for patient and family education to assist in understanding self-care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing knowledge and skills in the delivery of care.
• Assess patient/family needs through active listening and social perceptiveness, creating individualized plans of care.
• Promote, advocate for, and protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
• Teach patients and families to ensure continuity of care at home post-discharge.
• Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and engage in self-evaluation for professional development.
• Develop trusting relationships with patients and families, focusing on their needs and creating a Healing Environment.
• Administer medications and perform clinical interventions as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• NYS RN licensure is required.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS (AHA or RQI only), NIHSS.
• At least 2 years of Med/Surg experience is required.

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!