Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour day shifts with weekends as scheduled.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with specialty experience in Stepdown and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and be comfortable providing care to cardiac patients with varying acuity levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and monitoring for patients with cardiac conditions.
• Administer medications and titrate drips as needed, including cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, and angiomax.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including charge nurses and respiratory therapists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist nursing aids with daily living activities (ADLs), vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, and repositioning.
• Interpret telemetry readings and print EKG strips when necessary.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Stepdown/PCU.
• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and administration of cardiac drips.

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!