Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Telemetry

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)

Job Description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Registered Nurse for our Med/Surg and Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care to patients with various diagnoses including dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, and more. This role requires a combination of critical thinking skills and efficient medical knowledge, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical and surgical patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Provide telemetry monitoring and effectively interpret dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as necessary, including insulin and blood products.
• Perform central line blood draws and manage peripheral line care.
• Assist with pre/post hemodialysis management and colostomy care.
• Utilize Rapid Response Teams when necessary and ensure adherence to isolation precautions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience.
• Telemetry experience preferred; must accept first-time travelers.
• Valid BCLS certification is required.
• Experience with Epic charting system is preferred.
• NC or Compact license must be active and valid.

Patient Diagnoses

Common diagnoses include dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, and hip fracture.

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!